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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Keltie Hansen

Keltie Hansen of Canada competes in the women's ski halfpipe qualifications during day 2 of the U.S. Snowboarding and Freestyle Grand Prix Breckenridge on January 9, 2014 in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Keltie Hansen of Canada competes in the women's ski halfpipe qualifications during day 2 of the U.S. Snowboarding and Freestyle Grand Prix Breckenridge on January 9, 2014 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Sport: Freestyle Skiing

Age: 21

Hometown: Edmonton, Alta.

Accomplishments:

  • 2011 FIS World Bronze Medallist.
  • 2011 AFP World Champion.

Interesting Fact: Her greatest fear is spiders and she never leaves home without her pillow.

Chances: She hasn’t been consistently successful internationally but has proven herself capable of beating the best skiers in the world and remains a possible medal contender.

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