Jesse Cockney (born July 26, 1989, in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories) is a Canadian Olympic cross-country skier of Inuvialuit heritage[1] whose father, Angus Cockney, also was a Canadian national team member and national champion.[2] The 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia is where Cockney made his Olympic debut. Cockney competed in two events at Sochi, the sprint, and the 50 km mass start, which are the shortest and longest events at the Games. Prior to the Olympics, Cockney had a successful Junior career, winning three gold medals at the 2011 Canada Winter Games (15 km classic, free sprint, and 4x5km relay).[1] He also made his World Cup debut in 2011. While growing up in Canmore, Alberta, Cockney participated in the ski development program.[1] Cockney is a member of the Nordic Hills Ski Club and Canadian Senior Team.[3][4] He is fluent in both English and French. Actress and activist Marika Sila is his younger sister.[5]
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