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Canadian Olympians Sean McColl and Tammara Thibeault present a fascinating contrast. One competes in a sport on the rise, though his spot at the Paris Olympics is far from assured. The other is fighting for her sport’s future, but she knows that she’s guaranteed one last dance at least. CBC | Sports News
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Atlanta bombing movie brings back memories of terror for Canadian Olympians who were there
Olympic champions Donovan Bailey and Marnie McBean are among scores of Canadians remembering the terror depicted in a new film about the bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »James Cracknell health: Olympian’s drastic personality changes after accident
JAMES CRACKNELL, best known for being a double Olympic gold medalist and now a contestant on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, is in good health despite the devastating road accident he was involved in back in 2010. But the athlete admitted his injury turned him into a completely different person. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Canadian Olympians laud Russian Olympic ban
Canadian cross-country skier Devon Kershaw was floored by the International Olympic Committee’s crackdown on Russia because he had zero faith anything would happen. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Nuclear war a new risk, even for experienced Olympians
Tensions in the Korean peninsula have created a dilemma for athletes and their respective nations on whether to risk participation in the PyeongChang Olympics. CBC | Sports News
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