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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet figure skater Tessa Virtue

Canadian skater Tessa Virtue (L) and Scott Moir (R) perform during their free dance of ice dance competition in the ISU figure skating Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka, western Japan, on December 7, 2013.
Canadian skater Tessa Virtue (L) and Scott Moir (R) perform during their free dance of ice dance competition in the ISU figure skating Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka, western Japan, on December 7, 2013. TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Figure Skating

Event: Ice Dance

Age: 24

Hometown: London, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2010 Olympic Champion
  • 2010 and 2012 World Champion
  • Five-time Canadian Champion

Interesting Fact: Tessa Virtue and her ice dance partner Scott Moir entered Vancouver as favourites and eventually came away with gold. However, most people were not aware that during their time there Virtue was suffering from a leg injury that made even the easiest walk a struggle.

Chances: Moir and Virtue head into the 2014 Olympics in Sochi as the reigning champions and favourites to reach the podium again.

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