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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Kali Christ

Kali Christ of Canada competes in the 1000m Ladies race on Day 2 of the Essent ISU World Cup Speed Skating Championships 2013 at Thialf Stadium on March 9, 2013 in Heerenveen, Netherlands.
Kali Christ of Canada competes in the 1000m Ladies race on Day 2 of the Essent ISU World Cup Speed Skating Championships 2013 at Thialf Stadium on March 9, 2013 in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Sport: Long Track Speed Skating

Age: 22

Hometown: Regina, Sask.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2013 World Championship 5th-place finish in 1500-metre.
  • Two-time World Cup medallist in Team Pursuit event.

Interesting Fact: Proud of her skill in making wallets out of duct tape.

Chances: She has come on extremely strong in the last year and could potentially surprise people. She is a lesser-known name that could be standing on the podium in Sochi if she has a strong performance.

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