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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Christine Nesbitt

Christine Nesbitt
Christine Nesbitt of Canada competes in the women's 1,000m event during the 2013 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships in Sochi on March 23, 2013. YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Long Track Speed Skating

Age: 28

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

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Accomplishments:

  • 2010 1000m Olympic Champion.
  • 2006 Team Pursuit Olympic Silver Medallist.
  • Three-time 1000m World Champion.

Interesting Fact: Was the only Canadian to win a speed skating individual gold medal in Vancouver 2010.

Chances: Nesbitt is the most promising long track speed skater on Canada’s Olympic roster, with potential to medal in multiple events.

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