Okay, they are over and some lives will get back to normal. But what an event. Canada did very, very well. There are a lot of special moments that will be remembered, starting with the opening and closing ceremonies which were first class, and then of course Canada's record medal haul.
It is nice to see strong performances from so many Canadian athletes. This sets the stage for 2010 in Vancouver, and hopefully the goal there will be to win the medal count. Wouldn't that be something! We didn't win a gold when the Olympics were in Calgary in 1988, and to be in a position to win it all next time the big event is on home turf would be phenomenal.
Even though there was disappointment with the men's hockey team, these games were a success.
Like in Salt Lake in 2002, the media focus on hockey can overshadow other athletes. But that didn't happen this time. And that is a great thing...these unheralded athletes can get their well deserved recognition and time in the spotlight for their accomplishment.
If anything, the 1988 Olympics in Calgary helped set the stage for our success in Turin. Many of the athletes train here, using the facilities left over from those games. The legacy of those games have set the foundation for future success and account for the pride we feel in our athletes' accomplishments.
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