Meet Mathieu Lehanneur, the Visionary Behind the 2024 Olympic Torch Design
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When it comes to the art of making an entrance, few things set the stage quite like the Olympic torch. And for the 2024 Paris Games, the torch has been transformed into a masterpiece by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur. Known for his genius blend of science, nature, and artistry, Lehanneur’s portfolio reads like a veritable […]
Alysha Newman is Going for Gold in Paris 2024
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As Alysha Newman sets her sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics later this summer, she’s not just aiming high; she’s re-envisioning what excellence means to her. The Canadian pole vaulter, renowned for her dynamic performances and record-breaking feats, has consistently raised the bar for herself and contemporaries, alike. In many ways, her journey to […]
The Unrelenting Resilience of Paralympian Marissa Papaconstantinou
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Presented by Essentia Ionized Alkaline Water In Canada’s pantheon of athletic greats, few stories captivate and inspire like that of Canadian Paralympic and world sprint medalist, Marissa Papaconstantinou. Her journey from adversity to acclaim is a testament to the unyielding spirit of perseverance that defines champions. A Syme’s amputee (where an amputation is done through […]
Ones to Watch: 11 Canadian Athletes Gearing Up for a Big 2024
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As Canadians, we aren’t strangers to athletic achievement. Whether it’s winter or summer sports, the Great White North boasts some of the world’s top ranking athletes across a range of disciplines. These athletes aren’t just playing—they’re owning the field, the court, and everything in between. Brandie Wilkerson | GLORY Sports ‘Ones to Watch’ 2024 cover […]
How Soccer Sensation Quinn Uses Their Platform For Progress
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Soccer star, Quinn, helped their team take gold in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first nonbinary and transgender athlete ever to win.
Women of the Year 2021: Jacqueline Ryan is Inspiring Canadians to Be Olympic
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How Jacqueline Ryan led the Canadian Olympic Committee (and its athletes) through an unprecedented pandemic—and what she learned from the experience.
The Drawing Board: Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemaker on COVID-19, Innovation, and Tokyo
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The Drawing Board is a new series by Bay Street Bull that surveys industry leaders on topics of transformation, innovation, and the road ahead. Live entertainment spans a multitude of industries, ranging from sporting events and tech conferences to fundraising galas and the performing arts. But what happens when you take the live experience out […]
How Denny Morrison overcame adversity to become a speed skating legend
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Denny Morrison has gone from the brink of death to summiting the world of sports as one of Canada’s most decorated athletes. Here’s what you can learn from the Olympic speed skater’s journey to the top. Written by Chris Penrose Photo courtesy of Canadian Olympic Committee. Denny Morrison almost lost it all twice. How he […]