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There are a number of great resources to keep track of the Canadian Olympic team. Cheer for our athletes as they travel to Beijing and compete among the World's best.

Canadian Olympic website

CBC Olympic Coverage

Blogs from Athletes & Journalists

Ron Maclean-Personality: That time Wayne Gretzky exploded

Adam Kreek-Rowing: The Pain and Power of Mental Toughness

Anna Rice-Badminton: How baminton players train

Christine Sinclair-Socer: Perfect, a Starbucks across the street

Colin Jenkins-Triathlon: Chillin with the Legend at the bbq

Hugh Macdonald-Archery: Victory away, calamity at home

Kevin Sullivan-Athletics: Hard travel, hard training

Kyle Shewfelt-Gymnastics: I like hugs and sunny days

Mark Heese-Beach Volleyball: The match that left us frozen at courtside

Sherraine Schalm-Fencing: I am fencer, hear me roar!

Beijing-Bernice Chan: Tiananmen square for tourists

Larry Cain-Canoeist: Watch out for Canoeist Tom Hall

Behind the Scenes in Beijing with Steve Keogh
Sean Mitton
It would be understandable if you were envious of Steve Keogh. The Director of Communications for Canada's Olympic Committee is currently in Beijing preparing for his 4th Olympic Games. . . . keep reading

Talking Baseball with Canadian Olympic Baseball Coach Terry Puhl
Sean Mitton
Canada's baseball presence on the world stage has improved significantly since Terry Puhl was a Major League All Star back in 1978. The Melville, Saskatchewan native had a successful 15 year career, . . . keep reading

Canadian Olympic Baseball Team warms up for Olympics with Win over the U.S.
Sean Mitton
"It was hot out there." That comment from John Lockwood Toronto native who was the starting pitcher for Team Canada. Canada came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Team USA 4-3 in 10 innings. . . . keep reading

Olympic Resources
Blogs from Athletes & Journalists including Ron Maclean "That time Wayne Gretzky exploded" and Mark Heese-Beach Volleyball "The match that left us frozen at courtside". . . . keep reading