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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet speed skater Kaylin Irvine

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 31, 2014 8:35 pm

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Kaylin Irvine of Canada competes in the 1000m Ladies race on Day 2 of the Essent ISU World Cup Speed Skating Championships 2013 at Thialf Stadium on March 9, 2013 in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Sport: Long Track Speed Skating

Age: 23

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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Three career World Championship top-20 finishes

Interesting Fact: Had a strange introduction to speed skating at age 10. A family friend she hadn’t seen in a while was visiting her parents when she noticed how muscular Irvine’s thighs were. The family friend suggested that she give speed skating a try.

Chances: Like many of her teammates Irvine is part of the young, up-and-coming skaters on Team Canada. She is not expected to medal, but Sochi 2014 will be an invaluable experience for her.

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