Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet snowboarder Mark McMorris

Sport: Snowboarding

Age: 20

Hometown: Regina, Sask.

Accomplishments:

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• 2012 and 2013 Winter X Games Aspen Gold Medallist.
• 2013 FIS World Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: McMorris defeated Shaun White, the most decorated snowboarder ever, at the 2013 Winter X Games in Aspen to successfully defend his gold medal from the year before.

Chances: McMorris heads to Sochi as the gold medal favourite in the slopestyle event. He is considered one of the most likely to win among all athletes representing Canada in 2014.