100 Days Out: A look at five Canadian athletes to watch at the Pyeongchang Games
The 100-days-out mark for the Pyeongchang Games arrives Wednesday. Pending official qualification and assuming that any injuries are kept to a minimum, here’s a list of five Canadian athletes to watch at the 2018 Winter Olympics:
BRADY LEMAN
The ski-cross star just missed the podium at the Sochi Games, settling for a fourth-place finish behind three French skiers in a final loaded with controversy. ‘Pantsgate’ stemmed from allegations that French team staffers changed the shape of their athletes’ ski pants for better aerodynamics. However, appeals from Canada and Slovenia were dismissed. Leman made a late push but went down on the final corner of the course. The Calgary native will be hungry for hardware in Pyeongchang.
KAILLIE HUMPHRIES