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Men
CAN
Anders Johnson
- Date of birth24 Sep 1997
- HometownCalgary
- Start skating / Club He took up the sport at age 17 in Edmonton, AB, Canada. "I was three years old [when I began skating on] hockey skates, and then I played hockey right up until grade 12, and switched over at grade 12 into speed skating." / Calgary Speed Skating Association: Canada
- HobbiesGolf, playing the piano, writing songs, cycling. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
- LanguagesEnglish
- Other nameAndy, Johnny (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
- CoachMichael Ireland [club], CAN
- ChoreographerN/A
- Former CoachN/A
- Practice low seasonN/A
- Practice high seasonN/A
- General Interest
- Sport Specific Information
"Do my best and trust God for the rest." (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
British sprinter Eric Liddell. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
His parents. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
In 2022 he broke his ankle and required surgery. He resumed skating after four months of recovery. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
To compete at the Olympic Winter Games, and to set a Canadian record in the men's 500m. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
Competing at the 2021 Four Continents Championships in Calgary, AB, Canada. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
He uses new skate laces for each race weekend. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
He was looking for a change from ice hockey, and also wanted to stay active.
Michael Ireland [club], CAN