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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Valérie Maltais

Valerie Maltais of Canada leads the group during the Men's 1000m semifinal during day four of the Samsung ISU Short Track World Cup at the on November 17, 2013 in Kolomna, Russia.
Valerie Maltais of Canada leads the group during the Men's 1000m semifinal during day four of the Samsung ISU Short Track World Cup at the on November 17, 2013 in Kolomna, Russia. Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images

Sport: Short Track Speed Skating

Age: 23

Hometown: La Baie, Que.

Accomplishments:

  • 2012 1000-metre World Bronze Medallist
  • 2010 and 2013 3000-metre Relay World Silver Medallist

Interesting Fact: Was named the 2012 Speed Skating Canada Female Athlete of the Year for short track.

Chances: Having already won four medals on the world stage in the 3000-metre relay event, Maltais’ biggest opportunity to reach the podium will be during that event. Individually, she has come on strong recently and could be a possible dark horse victor.

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