Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Emily Nishikawa

Sport: Cross-Country Skiing

Age: 24

Hometown: Whitehorse, Y.T.

Accomplishments:

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• 2011 World Under-23 Championship 16^th place in the 10-kilometre Free.

Interesting Fact: Emily Nishikawa was a competitive gymnast until age 14, when she decided to focus solely on cross-country skiing.

Chances: Her best finish on the World Cup circuit is 57^th. The chances of Nishikawa coming away from Sochi with a medal around her neck are very slim.