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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet luger Alex Gough

Alex Gough of Canada is on track and on her way to a third place finish in the Women's Luge competition during the Viessmann Luge World Cup event at Utah Olympic Park December 13, 2013 in Park City, Utah.
Alex Gough of Canada is on track and on her way to a third place finish in the Women's Luge competition during the Viessmann Luge World Cup event at Utah Olympic Park December 13, 2013 in Park City, Utah. Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images

Sport: Luge

Age: 26

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

  • 2011 and 2013 World Championship Bronze Medallist (women’s singles).
  • 2013 World Championship Silver Medallist (team relay).
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Interesting Fact: She was an alpine skier as a kid but gave it up because she didn’t like navigating through gates – she just wanted to go fast.

Chances: Gough is the top-ranked Canadian female luger and arguably has the best chance of any Canadian at bringing home a medal in singles luge. The team relay is where Canada will have a good shot at the podium.

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