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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Travis Gerrits

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 29, 2014 11:39 am

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Travis Gerrits of Canada takes second place during the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championship Men's and Women's Aerials on March 7, 2013 in Voss, Norway. Photo by Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images

Sport: Freestyle Skiing

Age: 22

Hometown: Milton, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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2013 World Championship Silver Medalist.
2011 FIS Rookie of the Year.

Interesting Fact: He has set up his own scholarship program at his old high school in order to support both education and athletics at an elite level.

Chances: Gerrits is one of Canada’s bright spots in freestyle skiing. In the aerials, he’s considered to be a viable medal contender.

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