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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet bobsleigh brakeman Jesse Lumsden

Jesse Lumsden of Canada 2 celebrates after completing heat 4 during the men's four man bobsleigh on day 16 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre on February 27, 2010 in Whistler, Canada.
Jesse Lumsden of Canada 2 celebrates after completing heat 4 during the men's four man bobsleigh on day 16 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre on February 27, 2010 in Whistler, Canada. Clive Mason/Getty Images

Sport: Bobsleigh

Age: 31

Hometown: Burlington, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2012 World Championship two-man silver medalist.
  • 2012-2013 World Cup two-man overall champion.

Interesting Fact: Jesse Lumsden was a Canadian university football star and had a successful four-year career in the CFL before injuries forced him to retire.

Chances: As the brakeman, Lumsden is the anchor on the Canada-2 sleigh in both the two-man and four-man events. He will be with Chris Spring in both events and the duo hopes to finish strong. An outside shot to make the podium, but they’re still contenders.

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