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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Lenny Valjas

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 20, 2014 4:58 pm

Updated January 20, 2014 5:05 pm

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Canada's Len Valjas smiles as he crosses the finish line in the third place after the FIS Cross-Country World Cup Men 15km Classic Mass Start in Falun, on March 17, 2012. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Cross-Country Skiing

Age: 25

Hometown: Toronto, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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Five career podium finishes on the World Cup circuit.

Interesting Fact: As an infant, Lenny Valjas’ parents would carry him around in a backpack on their ski outings. He has been around skiing for his entire life.

Chances: Individually, like many Canadians in the sport, Valjas is not expected to medal. But he rounds out the relay team that includes Harvey, Kershaw and Babikov. This team has potential to make some noise in relay events in Sochi.

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