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Sochi 2014 Olympians Denny Morrison, left, and Gilmore Junio take part in a Parade of Champions in Calgary, Alta., Friday, June 6, 2014.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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By Donna Spencer The Canadian Press

CALGARY – Their story is part of Canada’s Olympic Games lore.

Canadian speedskater Gilmore Junio vacated his spot in the men’s 1,000 metres in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, so his teammate Denny Morrison could race it.

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