Canada's Philippe Marquis "fired up" for Sochi Games

Canadian moguls skier Philippe Marquis has said that he is "fired up" for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The 24-year-old had initially failed to make the team, but was called up after half-pipe skier Megan Gunning suffered a knee injury during practice at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo.

"I didn't expect anyone to get injured and I felt really sad for Megan," CBC quotes him as saying. "Sport is what it is and when I got the confirmation I knew I had a great opportunity lying in front of me."

"This whole story has been a roller coaster of emotion. From disappointment to pride, I've seen it all. But it just keeps getting better!"

"I will be fired up for these Games. I feel I'm in my prime and I've been getting ready for the past four years."

Canada has won four medals at the Sochi Games so far.