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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Erin Mielzynski

Erin Mielzynski of Canada races down the floodlit slope during the first round of the slalom race of the FIS Ski World Cup in Flachau, Austria, on January 14, 2014.
Erin Mielzynski of Canada races down the floodlit slope during the first round of the slalom race of the FIS Ski World Cup in Flachau, Austria, on January 14, 2014. ALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Alpine Skiing

Age: 23

Hometown: Guelph, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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  • One career victory on the World Cup circuit.
  • Six career top-10 finishes on the World Cup circuit.

Interesting Fact: After she is done competing in sports she hopes to pursue a career as a veterinarian.

Chances: She’s a young skier who is not a likely medal contender in Sochi but will gain experience that will help her in her future career.

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