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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Jamie Gregg

Jamie Gregg of of Canada skates in the men's 500 meter (2nd race) during the Essent ISU Long Track World Cup at the Utah Olympic Oval on November 17, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jamie Gregg of of Canada skates in the men's 500 meter (2nd race) during the Essent ISU Long Track World Cup at the Utah Olympic Oval on November 17, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Sport: Long Track Speed Skating

Age: 28

Hometown: Edmonton, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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  • Five-time World Cup medallist.

Interesting Fact: After the retirement of his idol Jeremy Wotherspoon, Gregg is now considered to be the top-ranked Canadian man in the 500-metre event.

Chances: He has had some international success, but has never placed higher than 6th at a World Championship. He is not viewed as being a favourite to reach the podium.

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