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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet biathlete Jean-Philippe Le Guellec

Canada's Jean-Philippe Le Guellec competes during the men's 20 km individual race of the Biathlon World Cup in Ostersund on November 28, 2013.
Canada's Jean-Philippe Le Guellec competes during the men's 20 km individual race of the Biathlon World Cup in Ostersund on November 28, 2013. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Biathlon

Age: 28

Hometown: Shannon, Que.

Accomplishments:

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  • Had a victory in the 2012 World Cup season.
  • Finished 6th in the 10km sprint in Vancouver 2010.

Interesting Fact: With his victory in December 2012, Jean-Philippe Le Guellec became the first Canadian man to win a World Cup gold medal ever in the biathlon.

Chances: Le Guellec is considered to be the leader of the Canadian biathlon team. The 10km sprint race is his specialty, where he is expected to be a medal contender.

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