This message has been prevalent during the London 2012 Olympic Games: Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympic athlete of all time and has the hardware to prove it. Countless articles have been written to this effect in the aftermath of the American swimmer’s record-breaking 22 medals. However, the certainty surrounding Phelps’s coronation is fading. Many… Continue reading The greatest of all Olympic follies
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Trials and tribulations of Olympic glory
For most track and field athletes, fame and fortune isn’t a likely outcome. Even for the ones who achieve relative success — placing well in international competitions, qualifying for the Olympics — sponsorships are likely to cover equipment costs and some travel expenses, but that’s it. Compared to the Stanley Cup or the Superbowl, making… Continue reading Trials and tribulations of Olympic glory
With glowing hearts…extinguished
By Jaya Dixit
Living in a country where all signs point to hockey, it may come as a surprise to many Canadians that the winter Olympics’ marquee event has traditionally been women’s figure skating. You also might not know that as Canadians were “transformed” by the experience of hosting the 2010 winter games, we have, in our transformation,… Continue reading With glowing hearts…extinguished
A patriotic awakening
These past Olympics, something happened to my sense of identity. Pundits are touting this as a great awakening of patriotic pride for Canadians. Hate to prove a cliche right, but I couldn’t agree more. Initially, I was afraid to cheer because companies seem to have overrun the Games themselves — tacking their name to every… Continue reading A patriotic awakening
Goyette feels Olympic excitement, talks of pressure of the maple leaf
By Jon Roe
Danielle Goyette wishes she could be in Vancouver for the start of the Olympics. That’s probably a natural reaction for any former Olympic athlete, considering how rare the opportunity to compete in front of home fans on the highest and brightest stage in the world is. “Its getting closer to the opening ceremony,” says the… Continue reading Goyette feels Olympic excitement, talks of pressure of the maple leaf
FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK
There are certain words that get a new lease on life when the Olympic Games roll around. Words like "sacrifice," "passion," "commitment" and "vision" are normally meaningless, dusty and tired words, used in earnestness but with little real conviction.Things change when one is faced with someone like Paula McKenzie. Her sheer ebullience provides a new… Continue reading FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK