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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet figure skater Eric Radford

Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford skate in the Senior Pair Free Program during the 2014 Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships at Canadian Tire Centre on January 11, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford skate in the Senior Pair Free Program during the 2014 Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships at Canadian Tire Centre on January 11, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario. Andre Ringuette/Getty Images

Sport: Figure Skating

Event: Pairs

Age: 28

Hometown: Balmertown, Ont.

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Accomplishments:

  • 2013 World Bronze Medallist
  • 2012 and 2013 Canadian Champion

Interesting Fact: Early in his career, Eric Radford experienced success as a singles skater. As he grew, his height made him better suited for pairs skating. He is over 6-foot-3.

Chances: Coming off a bronze medal at the World Championships less than a year ago, Radford and Duhamel are eyeing a spot on the Olympic podium.

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