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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet snowboarder Matthew Morison

Matthew Morison of Canada rides to ninth place in the men's parallel giant slalom at the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup on December 15, 2011 in Telluride, Colorado.
Matthew Morison of Canada rides to ninth place in the men's parallel giant slalom at the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup on December 15, 2011 in Telluride, Colorado. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Sport: Snowboarding

Age: 26

Hometown: Burketon, Ont.

Accomplishments:

  • 2009 World Bronze Medallist in parallel giant slalom
  • 2007 World Junior Champion in parallel slalom

Interesting Fact: His hometown of Burketon, Ontario has been incredibly supportive. They have taped articles about him, Canadian flags and other patriotic symbols to a pole that stands next to the Morison family home.

Chances: He has experienced international success, reaching the podium on the World Cup circuit several times, but has been inconsistent. He finished 11th at the Vancouver Olympic Games and hopes to crack the top 10 in Sochi.

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