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September 19, 2016
Blind To Disability

Warren Macdonald has climbed over obstacles most people cannot imagine. Having lost both of his legs from a freak accident while he was backpacking off the coast of Australia, Warren not …
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August 26, 2016
Adam Van Koeverden Steps up with Hefty Donation to Right to Play

Inspired by his teammates like Clara Hughes, four-time Olympian Adam van Koeverden has emptied his bank account for Right To Play’s Aboriginal sport program. Below, Adam writes about what inspired him …
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August 23, 2016
Rosie MacLennan Pens Thank You Note to Canada

Rosie MacLennan stole our hearts once again as she won gold in Rio, becoming the first Canadian athlete to defend gold at the Summer Olympic games. MacLennan recently penned an emotional …
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August 19, 2016
Gold medallist Rosie MacLennan on: Olympic coverage sexism, Canadian women dominating in Rio

As a child, Rosie MacLennan often tagged along to her older siblings’ trampoline lessons aching for her chance to shine. And shine she did. By the age of just 17, …
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August 18, 2016
Canada Has Caught Olympic Fever!

Canadians across the country have come down with Olympic fever! We’re proud to represent some of the present and past Olympians who are inspiring people from coast to coast, and …
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August 17, 2016
Adam van Koeverden Reflects on a Kayaking Career That Had It All

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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August 11, 2016
“As Maple As”: Ron MacLean Speaks with Simon Whitfield

With the Olympics now underway in Rio, Ron MacLean speaks with Olympic Triathlon Champion Simon Whitfield about his venture into paddleboarding after his Olympic career ended, and how his love for …
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News Tag: The Olympics

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

Blind To Disability

Adam Van Koeverden Steps up with Hefty Donation to Right to Play

Rosie MacLennan Pens Thank You Note to Canada

Gold medallist Rosie MacLennan on: Olympic coverage sexism, Canadian women dominating in Rio

Canada Has Caught Olympic Fever!

Adam van Koeverden Reflects on a Kayaking Career That Had It All

“As Maple As”: Ron MacLean Speaks with Simon Whitfield