AthletesCAN congratulates its members on a golden performance at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
OTTAWA, March 8, 2010 - AthletesCAN, the Association of Canada’s National Team Athletes, extends congratulations to all members of Canada’s 2010 Olympic Team for their performance at the XXI Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Canadian athletes brought home a total of 26 medals, the best showing ever by Canada at a Winter Olympics. Of those, 14 were Gold, a feat no country has ever accomplished in the history of the Winter Olympic Games, let alone a host nation.
“While our medal count is truly remarkable, I would like to congratulate all our Olympians for captivating our nation and reminding us all how important sport is to our communities,” says AthletesCAN President Andrew Nisker. “I also want to recognize the millions of Canadians who rallied together to support our athletes in a manner rarely seen in sport history. AthletesCAN challenges Canadians to continue to support and be involved in the lives of our athletes through the 2010 Paralympics and beyond 2012.”
AthletesCAN also recognizes the dedication and support of the coaches, family, friends and all others who have contributed to the success of these Olympians.
“We were very pleased to see the difference makers and support systems highlighted throughout the Games in addition to the athletes,” says Moira Lassen, Executive Director of AthletesCAN. “Without the help of coaches, family, funding partners and others, reaching the Olympic level would be virtually impossible.”
AthletesCAN salutes VANOC, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Own the Podium, the national sport organizations, the Canadian government and other independent funding agencies for their hard work and support to make the 2010 Vancouver Olympics a great success for Canadian athletes and Canada as a whole.
Congratulations to Canada’s 2010 Olympic Winter Games Medalists!
Day 2: Jennifer Heil, Freestyle Skiing Moguls, SILVER
Day 3: Alexandre Bilodeau, Freestyle Skiing Moguls, GOLD
Day 3: Kristina Groves, Speed Skating 3000M, BRONZE
Day 4: Mike Robertson, Snowboard Cross, SILVER
Day 5: Maelle Ricker, Snowboard Cross, GOLD
Day 6: Marianne St-Gelais, Speed Skating 500M, SILVER
Day 7: Christine Nesbitt, Speed Skating, 1000M, GOLD
Day 8: Jon Montgomery, Skeleton, GOLD
Day 10: Kristina Groves, Speed Skating 1500M, SILVER
Day 11: Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Figure Skating Ice Dance, GOLD
Day 12: Ashleigh McIvor, Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross, GOLD
Day 13: Clara Hughes, Speed Skating 5000M, BRONZE
Day 13: Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse, Bobsleigh, GOLD
Day 13: Helen Upperton and Shelley-Ann Brown, Bobsleigh, SILVER
Day 13: Jessica Gregg, Kalyna Roberge, Marianne St-Gelais, and Tania Vicent, Speed Skating 3000M Relay, SILVER
Day 14: Women's Ice Hockey, GOLD
Day 14: Joannie Rochette, Figure Skating, BRONZE
Day 15: Women's Curling, SILVER
Day 15: Charles Hamelin, Speed Skating 500M, GOLD
Day 15: Francois-Louis Tremblay, Speed Skating 500M, BRONZE
Day 15: Charles Hamelin, Francois Hamelin, Jean Olivier, Francois-Louis Tremblay, Speed Skating 5000M Relay, GOLD
Day 16: Mathieu Giroux, Lucas Makowsky, Denny Morrison, Speed Skating Men's Team Pursuit, GOLD
Day 16: Jasey Jay Anderson, Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom, GOLD
Day 16: Men's Curling, GOLD
Day 17: Men's Ice Hockey, GOLD
To view a complete version of the 2010 Olympic results please click here.
About AthletesCAN
As the voice of Canadian national team athletes, AthletesCAN ensures an athlete centered sport system by developing athlete leaders who influence sport policy and, as role models, inspire a strong sport culture.
