GLORY Kicks Off Its Inaugural GLORY Sports Summit 2024

Earlier this week, GLORY Media hosted its inaugural GLORY Sports Summit 2024, bringing together 200 athletes, sports executives, marketers, brand managers, influencers, and more into one room to discuss the world of sports. Held at Toronto’s Makeway (a woman-owned and operated business), the afternoon included a full program of panels and interviews that discussed everything […]

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 […]

Arlie Shaban: Poker Advice from One of Canada’s Top Poker Players

Former Big Brother Canada contestant Arlie Shaban was a major fan-favourite among viewers of the hit Global TV series when he made an impressive run during the show’s second season. But after losing the game in a surprise double eviction, he’s found another kind of popular success in a different sort of high-stakes competition: professional […]

Sarah Nurse is Pioneering the Future of Hockey

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In the world of hockey, Sarah Nurse is more than a record-breaking Olympian; she’s a pivotal figure steering the sport into a transformative era. Boasting gold and silver Olympic medals, Nurse is now charting a groundbreaking course with a significant three-year commitment to the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Toronto franchise. A nascent but formidable […]

Chris Boucher on His NBA Career Peaks and the Ever-Evolving Player-Fan Dynamic

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When picturing the traditional career path a young athlete takes en route to the NBA, it’s rare to debut in the league at 25 years old. They are eligible at 19, and most players complete their first senior performance at the age of 22. However, for Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher things did not go […]

Donovan Bailey on Legacy, Failure, and His New Memoir, Undisputed

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In his new memoir, Undisputed, Jamaican-Canadian Olympian sprint legend Donovan Bailey details his life, how he learned to become a champion, and the lessons that shaped him on and off the running track.  Q&A When Donovan Bailey remembers the first time he truly fell in love with sport, he casts his mind back to when he […]