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January 20, 2014
Silken Laumann: Unsinkable

Just ten weeks before the 1992 Olympic Games, Silken Laumann, the reigning world champion in single sculls rowing, suffered a brutal accident that left her right leg shattered and useless. …
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January 9, 2014
Spotlight On: Elizabeth Manley, Olympic Figure Skater

Boasting more than 30 years in both amateur and professional figure skating, Elizabeth Manley was the first Canadian female to successfully land a triple-double combination jump in competition. She participated …
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December 13, 2013
Congratulations to Christine Sinclair named Women’s Soccer Player of the Year!

Christine Sinclair has been named Canadian women’s soccer player of the year for the 10th straight year and 11th overall. The 30-year-old forward from Burnaby, B.C., marked her 200th appearance …
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November 7, 2013
Spotlight On: Marnie McBean, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Athlete Mentor for the Canadian Olympic Team

Marnie McBean is one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians, and an expert in turning potential into performance. Drawing on years of experience as a top competitor, she leaves audiences with …
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October 24, 2013
Olympic Medalist Simon Whitfield Retires

Canadian’s across the country took Olympic Champion Simon Whitfield’s news of his official retirement yesterday with heavy hearts. After winning a gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Australia, …
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October 11, 2013
International Day of the Girl: How Coach Herdman is Building a New Podium Path for Girls

Coach John Herdman took a struggling Canadian Women’s Soccer Team–a team used to discounted on the international competition circuit–to being a team that captured the hearts and minds of Canadians …
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September 25, 2013
“Eureka moment” for Canada’s Kayak King Adam van Koeverden

Champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden first captured the world’s attention at the 2004 Olympic Games, where he was a double medalist, with gold and bronze victories. Since then, he has …
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News Tag: The Olympics

The latest news and headlines from our world-changing speakers.

Silken Laumann: Unsinkable

Spotlight On: Elizabeth Manley, Olympic Figure Skater

Congratulations to Christine Sinclair named Women’s Soccer Player of the Year!

Spotlight On: Marnie McBean, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Athlete Mentor for the Canadian Olympic Team

Olympic Medalist Simon Whitfield Retires

International Day of the Girl: How Coach Herdman is Building a New Podium Path for Girls

“Eureka moment” for Canada’s Kayak King Adam van Koeverden