Olympic Athlete
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Kelowna athlete’s mother fundraising to see him compete at Paris OlympicsPowell is asking the community to help get her to the Paris Olympics to watch her son by purchasing bracelets she is selling for $5 each.LifestyleSep 9, 2023
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Canada’s Olympic gold medal speedskating trio have eyes on world recordCanadian Olympic athletes Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin and Valerie Maltais are vying to smash a speedskating world record come Friday in Calgary.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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Three-time Olympic medallist Meaghan Benfeito retires from divingThe decorated diver, 33, from Montreal teamed with Roseline Filion to win bronze in the 10-metre synchro event at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.SportsApr 6, 2022
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London Olympians get long overdue applause during local celebrationThe five walked onto the field to roaring applause, something they sorely missed during this year's games.SportsAug 28, 2021
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B.C. athlete may have to choose between breastfeeding her baby and her Olympic dreamA B.C. mother who is a member of the Canadian women's basketball team headed to the Olympics in Tokyo next month is facing a very difficult dilemma.HealthJun 24, 2021
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Manuel Osborne-Paradis marks another milestone in years-long recovery from devastating leg injuryA year into his recovery from an injury that left one of his legs shattered, Olympian Manny Osborne-Paradis is counting down the days until he's back on skis.CanadaNov 26, 2019
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Kelowna’s Malindi Elmore returns to competition as marathoner after lengthy break“I left the race feeling there was a lot more in the tank, and it was a really positive experience and I had really enjoyed it.”SportsJul 16, 2019
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Okanagan fans celebrate Serwa’s Olympic gold medal winFans, family and friends gathered in venues around Kelowna and at the Big White Ski Resort to witness the ski cross races, and Kelsey Serwa's win Thursday night.CanadaFeb 23, 2018
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