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December 18, 2018
Canada’s First Openly Gay Olympian Mark Tewksbury Stars in One-Man Show

CBC News sat down with Olympic Gold medalist Mark Tewksbury to talk about his one-man show 50 & Counting, which he performed this past weekend at the Buddies in Bad …
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May 20, 2016
Early Sport Specialization Doesn’t Always Lead to Success

Adam Kreek is an expert in high performance. An Olympic gold-medal winning rower who was named Athlete Leader of the Year in 2010, Adam seeks to help organizations build stronger …
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April 15, 2015
Clara Hughes: Open Heart, Open Mind

“Being a champion is not just about winning,” says six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes. Believing that actions off the track define us as much as those on it, Hughes inspires …
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December 10, 2013
Spotlight On: Colin Angus, Adventurer, Author, Filmmaker

Colin Angus was the first person to circle the world exclusively by human power. A leading adventurer, filmmaker, bestselling author, and named by Outside magazine as one of the “World’s …
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April 10, 2013
Henderson, Messier, King Awarded Order of Hockey in Canada

NHL Hall of Famer Mark Messier couldn’t stop the tears, or the lump from forming in his throat, as he and two other hockey greats were honoured Monday for their …
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