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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet snowboarder Jake Holden

Jake Holden of Canada descends the course as he finished fourth during Snowboard Cross Qualification at the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup on December 15, 2010 in Telluride, Colorado.
Jake Holden of Canada descends the course as he finished fourth during Snowboard Cross Qualification at the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup on December 15, 2010 in Telluride, Colorado. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Sport: Snowboarding

Age: 26

Hometown: Caledon, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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  • Top-10 finish at 2013 World Cup event.

Interesting Fact: Growing up he was not a snowboarder but a martial artist, with a successful career in Judo. He was a Junior Champion in Judo before he considered switching to snowboarding.

Chances: Not considered a likely candidate for an Olympic medal in Sochi.

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