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Olympic viewers will remember Alexandre Bilodeau as the first athlete to win gold for Canada in Vancouver in the men’s moguls. He’s also the first Canadian ever to win a gold medal on home soil. But just as memorable as these achievements for Bilodeau–and as touching to audiences worldwide–was the presence of his beloved brother, who has cerebral palsy, during his victory. Bilodeau took a post-Olympics breather to talk with Outside Online about the Games, his brother, training, and what’s next.
–Aileen Torres
How did it feel, personally and for your country, to win the first gold for Canada?
There’s no word to describe the feeling of winning an Olympic gold. And to have the timing to win the first is pretty nice, too.
What were you thinking during the race? Did you know you were going to win?
I was focused until the last mogul on my key words. When I crossed the […]
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The International Olympic Committee has granted full recognition to the International Federation of Sport Climbing, making climbing eligible for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympics. In recent years the sport has gained popularity, especially in Europe where climbing competitions attract thousands of spectators. John Bowles, a Canadian climbing champion who competes in Europe told The Globe and Mail, “It’s like hockey is here.” In the U.S., bouldering is drawing big crowds at events like the 2010 American Bouldering Series Nationals in Virginia (see video). The IOC also endorsed cricket and power boating as additions to the 2020 Summer Games. However, recognition is only the first hurdle: It won’t be until 2013 — when the 2020 location is announced — that we’ll know for sure what new sports are officially added.
– Jennifer L. Schwartz
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