Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Marielle Thompson

Sport: Ski Cross

Age: 21

Hometown: Whistler, B.C.

Accomplishments:

• 2012 Ski Cross Crystal Globe winner.
• 2013 World Championship Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: She goes by the nickname “Big Air Mar.”

Chances: Ranked 7^th in the 2012-2013 World Cup rankings, Thompson has a shot at the podium in Sochi. At only 21, her future appears bright.