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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Michael Janyk

Canada's Michael Janyk skis during the first run of the men's slalom at the 2013 Ski World Championships in Schladming, Austria on February 17, 2013.
Canada's Michael Janyk skis during the first run of the men's slalom at the 2013 Ski World Championships in Schladming, Austria on February 17, 2013. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Alpine Skiing

Age: 31

Hometown: Whistler, B.C.

Accomplishments:

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  • Won bronze in slalom at the 2009 World Championships.
  • 26 career top-10 World Cup finishes.

Interesting Fact: His nicknames are ‘Panic Janyk’ and ‘Seagull’ because he is loud and is always trying to steal his teammates’ food.

Chances: In prior Olympic Games he has finished 17th (2006) and 13th (2010) in slalom. Chances are he will be within that range once again in 2014.

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