Olympic Gold

February 19th, 2010

So on Tuesday I was fortunate to attend the Women’s Snowboard Cross competition at Cypres.
Jeff’s parent’s won the tickets through Rona’s Spin & Win Contest. I begged them to give them to me since they weren’t keen to do the 2km walk and the 215 stairs to climb to the grandstands. I took my dear friend Aura with me since she’s the kind of gal that will scream and holler with excited patriotism just like myself! And boy did we have fun!

Those of you who have facebook would have seen the “drowned rats” we were waiting for the rain and fog to subside.  It wasn’t pretty.  We looked like red and blue marshmallows just waiting to be cooked over a nice crackling fire.  That would have actaully been a good thing.  Did I mention how cold and wet the day was to start?

The beautiful venue.  VANOC did an amazing job of the graphics and the colour selection for the branding etc.  It looked perfect against the mountains.

French Pair Skaters Vanessa James and Yannick Bonheur are the first black couple to ever compete in Figure Skating at the Olympic games. Vanessa was actually born in Canada and grew up in England.  They were kind enough to spare a few minutes with spectators at the Snowboard Cross competition.  It’s so much fun to rub shoulders with such incredible athletes.

Another Rona fan that accompanied our group!

Lots of Canadian flags.  Never have I ever felt more proud to be a Canadian than at this event.  Canadian’s show such sportsmanship - cheering on all of the athletes not just our own (although we certainly cheered ALOT louder).

Don’t recall who these two athletes were… would have to go back and check…

Maelle Ricker making her last jump to the finish line!  ITS A GOLD MEDAL!!!!!

The first Woman to win a Gold Medal on Canadian soil.

Maelle Ricker’s parents Nancy and Carl were sitting right behind me - very proud!
Nancy is a retired Biology Professor and Carl is a retired Geologist.
 

Sebastian - one of Rona’s senior executives - also our host for the day!

There it is Ladies and Gentlemen… here are the results!

And the flowere ceremony…. love the flags!

Carl Ricker, Maelle’s Dad. Proudly clapping as Maelle stands on the podium.

Doesn’t she look great up there in the middle!

My favourite photo of the day!

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