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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Megan Gunning

Megan Gunning of Canada flies through the air during the women's halfpipe finals at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup January 3, 2014 in Calgary.
Megan Gunning of Canada flies through the air during the women's halfpipe finals at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup January 3, 2014 in Calgary. Todd Korol/Getty Images

Sport: Freestyle Skiing

Age: 21

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2010 Winter X Games Silver Medallist.
  • 2009 FIS World Championship Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: Was drawn to freestyle skiing because of the freedom of the sport, coming from a background of figure skating, a very structured sport.

Chances: She captured a bronze medal in the most recent Winter X Games and is likely a podium contender in Sochi.

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