OLYMPIANS

A WHEELCHAIR IS NOT A HANDICAP...featuring Eugene Reimer and wheelchair athletics Eugene Reimer’s sporting achievements and tireless contribution to amateur athletics make him a great “inspiration” to athletes everywhere. More Info... REBUILDING BROKEN DREAMS featuring Karen Magnussen and figure skating Despite the crushing disappointment of finding out the day before the 1969 world championships that she couldn’t compete, Karen Magnussen had the “courage” to comeback.  More Info... THE GREAT COMEBACK featuring Harry Jerome and track and field Harry Jerome’s career was marked by great highs and some disappointing lows but throughout it, he unfailingly demonstrated “commitment” to his sport.  More Info... GOING FOR THE GOLD featuring Lori Fung and rhythmic gymnastics Lori Fung had a dream of winning Gold at the 1984 Olympic Games and she achieved this dream due to her constant pursuit of excellence, consistent effort and most importantly her “positive attitude”. More Info... CANADA'S TIGER featuring Nancy Greene and downhill skiing Nancy Greene’s thrilling race for the gold during her memorable world cup race will inspire people to follow their dreams and have the “confidence” to make their dreams become a reality, even when they may appear impossible.      More Info... GOLDEN IN THE EYES OF MANY featuring Daniel Igali and wrestling Daniel Igali had a dream to one day win a gold medal at the Olympics, but that wasn’t his only dream. Daniel had big dreams to help others , especially the people in his village back in Nigeria.  Daniel has accomplished many of his dreams and his story will lead the students to understand the importance of “social responsibility”.  More Info... THE POWER OF PLAY featuring Silken Laumann and rowing Silken Laumann knows first hand about perseverance and determination, but long before she competed and became a world-class athlete, she grew up playing with family and friends.  Play is what is at the core of every athlete and Silken’s lesson will demonstrate “the power of play” and teach us how to have fun with a little help from our imagination and by moving our bodies.  The possibilities for play are endless. More Info...