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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | 8 October 1984 Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec |
| Residence | Lac-Supérieur, Quebec [1] |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  |
| Sport | Snowboarding |
| Event(s) | Parallel slalom Parallel giant slalom |
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