Olympic Wrap-Up
The Canadian Olympic Committee had raised eyebrows when it boldly proclaimed goals of a top-three finish and a minimum 25 medals at Turin. The concern was that it set the bar too high and raised unrealistic expectations.
As the games have come to an end, Canada won 24 medals - seven gold, 10 silver, seven bronze - to shatter the previous record of 17 set at Salt Lake City in 2002. Only Germany (29) and the United States (25) had more in Turin, but 13 Canadians posted fourth-place finishes with eight others coming fifth.
A Sunday headline on the ABC News website noted: 'Canada is emerging as an Olympic powerhouse.' I also heard that Canada had the broadest success by event - winning medals in 10 of the 15 Olympic Events. Still its bittersweet with the Men's Hockey team crashing out.
As the games have come to an end, Canada won 24 medals - seven gold, 10 silver, seven bronze - to shatter the previous record of 17 set at Salt Lake City in 2002. Only Germany (29) and the United States (25) had more in Turin, but 13 Canadians posted fourth-place finishes with eight others coming fifth.
A Sunday headline on the ABC News website noted: 'Canada is emerging as an Olympic powerhouse.' I also heard that Canada had the broadest success by event - winning medals in 10 of the 15 Olympic Events. Still its bittersweet with the Men's Hockey team crashing out.
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