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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet luger Samuel Edney

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 29, 2014 12:28 pm

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Samuel Edney of Canada after finishing the final run of the men's luge singles final on day 3 of the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler Sliding Centre on February 14, 2010 in Whistler. Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Sport: Luge

Age: 29

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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2013 World Championship Silver Medallist (team relay).
2012 World Championship Bronze Medallist (team relay).

Interesting Fact: In a sport largely dominated by Germans, Edney has set international records for a Canadian, finishing 5^th in the World Championship and 7^th at the 2010 games in Vancouver.

Chances: Singles luge has never been an area of strength for Canada but in the relay events Edney leads a Canadian team that could compete for a medal in Sochi.

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