Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Amanda Ammar

Sport: Cross-country Skiing

Age: 27

Hometown: Onoway, Alta.

Accomplishments:

• Two career top-10 finishes at World Junior Championship.

Interesting Fact: During the summer of 2013 she dealt with foot pain caused by Morton’s neuroma, a nerve injury between the toes.

Chances: She has very little experience racing against the world’s top skiers and is not considered a potential medal recipient in Sochi.