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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Gilmore Junio

Gilmore Junio of Canada looks on after he competes in the Mens 500m during Day 1 of the Essent ISU World Cup Speed Skating Championships 2013 at Thialf Stadium on March 8, 2013 in Heerenveen, Netherlands.
Gilmore Junio of Canada looks on after he competes in the Mens 500m during Day 1 of the Essent ISU World Cup Speed Skating Championships 2013 at Thialf Stadium on March 8, 2013 in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Sport: Long Track Speed Skating

Age: 23

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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  • Two career podium finishes on the World Cup circuit, including one victory.

Interesting Fact: Was a highly touted young short track speed skater before a fall resulted in compression fractures in two of his vertebrae. He decided to pursue long track skating because there is less risk of falls.

Chances: He has experienced some success against the world’s best skaters but is not considered to be a medal contender in Sochi.

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