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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Justin Dorey

Justin Dorey of Canada flies through the air during the halfpipe finals at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup January 3, 2014 in Calgary.
Justin Dorey of Canada flies through the air during the halfpipe finals at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup January 3, 2014 in Calgary. Todd Korol/Getty Images

Sport: Freestyle Skiing

Age: 25

Hometown: Vernon, B.C.

Accomplishments:

  • 2011 AFP World Champion.
  • 2014 Crystal Globe winner as overall World Cup points leader.

Interesting Fact: Spent most of the 2013 season away from competition while he recovered from surgery to repair torn ligaments in his shoulder.

Chances: Dorey is heading into Sochi on a high note after a Crystal Globe win. He’s a likely contender for a spot on the podium.

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