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World Service,3 mins

Meet Tobey Berriault, speed skater turned UN peacekeeper

Not by the Playbook

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Tobey Berriault like many Canadians, grew up around ice and snow. Tobey took up speed-skating in her teenage years, spending many hours training at the famous Olympic Oval in Calgary. But now she was swapped her skates and has a new role as a UN peace-keeper. She tells Sportshour's Jamie Broughton about her decision and the transferable skills. Photo credit: Tobey Berriault

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