Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Alex Harvey

Sport: Cross-Country Skiing

Age: 25

Hometown: St-Ferreol-les-neiges, Que.

Accomplishments:

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• 2011 Team Sprint World Champion.
• 2013 Sprint World Bronze Medallist.

Interesting Fact: Alex Harvey’s father is Pierre Harvey, a legend of Canadian cross-country skiing who competed in four Olympic Games (two for cross-country skiing, two for cycling).

Chances: A sprint specialist, Harvey was part of the Team Sprint Free team that finished 4^th in Vancouver 2010. He’s a potential medal contender but will have to be at his best in Sochi.