NSB - First to Bring You GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE Olympian Medalists from Canada!

 

 

Eight years after he first captured the hearts of Canadians, Simon Whitfield did it again in Beijing. Known as the best triathlete in the world after his comeback win for a Gold Medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Whitfield had strong competition going into the 2008 Olympic Games. Falling behind during the final lap of the 10-kilometre race, the determined racer didn't give up. Ripping off his visor, Whitfield began an impressive sprint for the finish line, passing his competition to take home the silver medal.

Adam Kreek - "Sing Like Kreek!" Gold Medalist

Adam Kreek personifies what it means to be a proud Canadian. At the Beijing Olympics, he and his Men's 8 rowing team worked in sync to win the Gold medal. Kreek's pride transcended TV sets across Canada during the medal ceremony, when the rower sang his proud and powerful version of 'O Canada.' That moment inspired many athletes, including triathlete Simon Whitfield who wrote, "sing like Adam Kreek" on the handlebars of his bike during his medal winning race.

Alexandre Despatie - Springboard Champion and Olympian

 

A familiar NSB speaker, Alexandre Despatie is one of our country's best young athletes and he proved it again by bringing home a silver medal from the 2008 Summer Olympics. He overcame adversity to win his second career medal in the three-metre springboard diving event and add to his impressive list of accomplishments that includes 42 Canadian national titles. Fully bilingual, Despatie is a role model for fellow Canadians, sharing with them what it takes to achieve excellence in all areas of life.

 

Obstacles do not impede Chantal Petitclerc. She has defied her physical circumstances to set new world records, capture multiple gold medals and become a top female athlete. A paraplegic from the age of 13, Petitclerc set about on a mission of success, testing her limits and challenging her passions. Fluently bilingual, she uses her own story to illustrate the importance of ambitious goals, vision and, especially, dreams.

 

        

 

Olympians know the meaning of mind over matter and that's why there's nobody better to inspire and motivate than Canada's greatest athletes. Training for years to become the best in the country and in the world, these NSB Olympians know what it takes to win and translate their successes into everyday life.

    

 

Silken Laumann - Greatest Comeback Olympian, Clara Hughes - Summer and Winter Olympics Medalist, Catriona LeMay Doan - The Fastest Woman on Ice, and Cindy Klassen - Canada's Most Decorated Olympian.