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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet defenceman Duncan Keith

Duncan Keith of Canada controls the puck under pressure from Marius Holtet of Norway during the ice hockey men's preliminary game between Canada and Norway on day 5 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 16, 2010 in Vancouver.
Duncan Keith of Canada controls the puck under pressure from Marius Holtet of Norway during the ice hockey men's preliminary game between Canada and Norway on day 5 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 16, 2010 in Vancouver. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Defence

Age: 30

Hometown: Penticton, B.C.

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NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks

Accomplishments:

  • 2010 Olympic Champion.
  • Two-time Stanley Cup Champion (2010, 2013).
  • 2008 World Silver Medallist.
  • 2010 Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defenceman.

Interesting Fact: He created his own charity, the Keith Relief Foundation, which is dedicated to alleviating the emotional and financial burdens of families and individuals going through medical crises.

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