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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Lucas Makowsky

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 24, 2014 4:02 pm

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Canadian Lucas Makowsky competes in the 1500 m event during the 2013 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships in Sochi on March 21, 2013. YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Long Track Speed Skating

Age: 26

Hometown: Regina, Sask.

Accomplishments:

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2010 Team Pursuit Olympic Champion.
2011 1500m World Bronze Medallist.

Interesting Fact: Was part of the 2010 team that won the Team Pursuit event over the United States by 0.21 seconds.

Chances: Makowsky’s best chance at a medal will be competing with Giroux and Morrison in the Team Pursuit, as he is not considered a serious medal contender in any individual events.

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