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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Travis Gerrits

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.
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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