I cannot believe this FRONT PAGE HEADLINE on the Toronto Sun today.
Of all the things that could have been featured the day after the 2012 Olympics, those words - "Canada's medal hopes fall short" - are the ones chosen for the cover?
I'm appalled. Here's why:
Paula Findlay finished last in the women's triathalon. She was in TEARS apologizing to Canada for "letting them down". Well, you know what? She fought through emotional and physical pain to get to that finish line. In doing so, she taught our nation about PERSEVERANCE.
Jared Connaughton stepped on the line during the 4 by 100m relay. This caused the team to be disqualified from the competition, losing their bronze medal. What did he do? He took complete ownership for breaking the rules of the sport. With that, he taught our nation about RESPONSIBILITY.
Alexandre Despatie smashed his head during a dive in Madrid this past June. His concussion led to three weeks of missed practices and some feared he wouldn't be ready for London 2012. But he told them otherwise. Finishing 11th in the 3m springboard final, Alexandre taught us about COURAGE.
These are just three examples of outstanding character that make me PROUD to be CANADIAN. And guess what? I COULD GO ON.
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our athletes!!!! You represented our country with CLASS!!!
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