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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Marielle Thompson

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 24, 2014 4:01 pm

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Marielle Thompson of Canada takes 2nd place during the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championship Men's and Women's Ski Cross on March 10, 2013 in Voss, Norway. Photo by Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images

Sport: Ski Cross

Age: 21

Hometown: Whistler, B.C.

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Accomplishments:

2012 Ski Cross Crystal Globe winner.
2013 World Championship Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: She goes by the nickname “Big Air Mar.”

Chances: Ranked 7^th in the 2012-2013 World Cup rankings, Thompson has a shot at the podium in Sochi. At only 21, her future appears bright.

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