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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Michael Gilday

Michael Gilday of Canada(L) and Viktor Knoch of Hungary compete in men's 500m Heat 5 at the 2013 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Championships, on March 9, 2013 in Debrecen, Hungary.
Michael Gilday of Canada(L) and Viktor Knoch of Hungary compete in men's 500m Heat 5 at the 2013 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Championships, on March 9, 2013 in Debrecen, Hungary. FERENC ISZA/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Short Track Speed Skating

Age: 27

Hometown: Yellowknife, N.W.T.

Accomplishments:

  • 2011 and 2013 5000-metre Relay World Champion.

Interesting Fact: Gilday will be making his Olympic debut in Sochi, as he missed out on the 2010 team by 0.13 seconds.

Chances: Competing in the 5000-metre Relay event will be the best chance for Gilday to bring a medal home, as Canada has won three straight World Championships in that event.

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