Sport: Ski jumping
Age: 22
Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
Accomplishments:
- 2006 World Junior Silver Medallist.
- Two-time Continental Cup winner.
- 4th place finish on World Cup circuit in January 2014.
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Interesting Fact: She represented Japan on the world stage from 2010 to 2012 in order to be able to go to college there. She studied sports leadership and learned a lot about ski jumping technique in school.
Chances: Considered Canada’s top female ski jumper, Tanaka is coming off of her best World Cup finish (4th). She is not considered a medal favourite but could surprise people in Sochi.
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