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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Philippe Marquis

Philippe Marquis (R) of Canada and Ville Miettunen of Finland compete during the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championship Men's and Women's Dual Moguls on March 08, 2013 in Voss, Norway.
Philippe Marquis (R) of Canada and Ville Miettunen of Finland compete during the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championship Men's and Women's Dual Moguls on March 08, 2013 in Voss, Norway. Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images

Sport: Freestyle Skiing

Age: 24

Hometown: Quebec City, Que.

Accomplishments:

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  • Five-time World Cup medallist.
  • Fourth overall in 2012 World Cup standings.

Interesting Fact: He always travels with a hockey stick and has a lucky pair of boxers that he wears for every competition.

Chances: He’s never finished higher than 7th at a World Championship event and is not likely to have a career-best finish on the biggest stage of all in Sochi.

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