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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Marie-Pier Prefontaine

Marie-Pier Prefontaine of Canada competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Giant Slalom on December 28, 2013 in Lienz, Austria.
Marie-Pier Prefontaine of Canada competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Giant Slalom on December 28, 2013 in Lienz, Austria. Christophe Pallot/Agence Zoom/Getty Images

Sport: Alpine Skiing

Age: 25

Hometown: St-Sauveur, Que.

Accomplishments:

  • Four top-30 finishes at the World Championship.
  • 2010 Winter Olympics 28th place finish.
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Interesting Fact: She has her own winter clothing brand called IGOTSWAGG that she started because she wanted to be warm and stylish at the same time while skiing. Her brand has gone international and she finds it funny when she sees skiers competing against her wearing her clothes.

Chances: She will likely improve on her performance in Vancouver, where her top finish was 28th, but is not considered to have a good shot at a medal in Sochi.

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