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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Alexandre Bilodeau

Alex Bilodeau of Canada competes during the men's moguls finals at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup January 4, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Alex Bilodeau of Canada competes during the men's moguls finals at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup January 4, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Photo by Todd Korol/Getty Images

Sport: Freestyle Skiing

Age: 26

Hometown: Montreal, Que.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2010 Olympic Gold Medallist (Moguls).
  • 2008-2009 Overall FIS World Cup Freestyle Champion.

Interesting Fact: Bilodeau has announced that while the 2014 Sochi Games will be one of the last events of his eight-year professional career, he fully intends to defend his gold medal.

Chances: Bilodeau is only 26 and still widely considered a favourite to reach the podium in 2014.

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