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Calgary bobsled athlete receives international honour: ‘It’s about representation’

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‘It’s about representation’: Calgary bobsled athlete receives international honour
Bobsledding is an unconventional sport for just about any athlete, but Eden Wilson is carving out a path few Indigenous athletes have had the opportunity to experience. As Sarah Offin reports, the Calgary athlete is receiving international honours for her efforts to inspire the next generation of bobsledders. – Jan 22, 2026

It’s an international honour for a Calgary-grown bobsled athlete.

Eden Wilson is being inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame.

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The Metis, biracial brake woman has been competing on the Canada Bobsleigh Team for about six years now.

She also works full-time at KidSport, trying to reduce barriers and increase representation in sport.

Watch the video above for more details.

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