Michael Janyk
Canadian Alpine Ski Racer
Born
March 22nd, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian Alpine skier competed in various international events including the World Cup and the Winter Olympics. Participated in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 Winter Olympic Games, representing Canada. Excelled in the slalom and giant slalom disciplines, achieving notable rankings in the World Cup series throughout the career. Retired from professional skiing and transitioned into coaching, impacting future generations of skiers.
Competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics
Competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics
Competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics
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