Pride in our Canadian Alpine Ski Team

My heart is breaking for five strong members of our Canadian Alpine Ski Team who have been injured in the past several weeks and who will miss the Olympics here at home in February. I cannot even imagine how hard it must be for John, J.P., Larisa, Kelly and Francois to accept how their situations changed in a moment and to move on with supporting their teammates and beginning rehab. But that is exactly what they have each done, with no hesitation, and a lot of class. I'm so proud of them - they are all winners and deserve our support always.

And, the rest of the team soldiers on, as difficult as that is. Emily with an awesome result on Friday, despite her heavy heart. Manny with the win on Saturday and Robbie and Erik with awesome results, and Jan on the comeback trail.

The entire team has been working hard, performing well and displaying personal qualities that make me proud to have them representing our country.

Postscript: Jan 13 - add Anna and Robbie to the list of those I'm wishing well now.  Glad to hear that Robbie should be OK for the Games and that Kelly's surgery is out of the way and it went well!