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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Brad Spence

Brad Spence of Canada skis to 15th place in the men's slalom on the Birds of Prey at the Audi FIS World Cup on December 8, 2011 in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Brad Spence of Canada skis to 15th place in the men's slalom on the Birds of Prey at the Audi FIS World Cup on December 8, 2011 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Sport: Alpine Skiing

Age: 29

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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  • Canadian Giant Slalom champion (2010).

Interesting Fact: Fell during a World Cup downhill race in 2005, resulting in a broken tibia and fibula as well as a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. He spent nearly three years recovering.

Chances: Considered a long shot. His strength is in the slalom race, where he could potentially finish in the top 10.

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