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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet luger Mitchel Malyk

Mitchel Malyk of Canada enters turn four in the Men's Luge competition during day 2 of the Viessmann Luge World Cup event at Utah Olympic Park December 14, 2013 in Park City, Utah.
Mitchel Malyk of Canada enters turn four in the Men's Luge competition during day 2 of the Viessmann Luge World Cup event at Utah Olympic Park December 14, 2013 in Park City, Utah. Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images

Sport: Luge

Age: 18

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2012 Youth Olympic Winter Games 5th-place finish.
  • 2013 World Junior Championship 11th-place finish.

Interesting Fact: Malyk collects drink coasters from across the world.

Chances: Making his Olympic debut in Sochi at such a young age, Malyk isn’t expected to medal. It will likely be a rewarding experience for the young man who is a part of the next wave of Canadian lugers.

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