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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Elli Terwiel

Elli Terwiel of Canada skis the first run of the women's slalom at the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Aspen Mountain on November 25, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado.
Elli Terwiel of Canada skis the first run of the women's slalom at the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Aspen Mountain on November 25, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Sport: Alpine Skiing

Age: 24

Hometown: Sun Peaks, B.C.

Accomplishments:

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  • Three career top-30 finishes on the World Cup circuit.
  • 2013 World Championship 28th-place finish in slalom.

Interesting Fact: Outside of skiing her hobbies include flipping and renovating houses as well as drawing. She always travels with a sketch book and teammates love having her draw their portraits.

Chances: Her career-best finish on the World Cup circuit is 11th. She will most likely not be a medal contender in Sochi.

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