 | The Canadian Olympic team marches into the opening ceremony behind flag bearer Simon Whitfield at the 2012 London Olympics, on Friday, July 27, 2012.
COC photo by Mike Ridewood | |
London - July 28, 2012 - Here are a number of quotes from our Canadian athletes after last night's Olympic Opening Ceremonies in London.
"What a rush. It was so amazing and was such an honour to be here tonight leading all of the athletes that I respect."
-Simon Whitfield, 2012 Canadian Olympic Team Flag Bearer
"I am really really thrilled to be here and for the experience."
-François Coulombe-Fortier, taekwondo (+80kg)
“It was surreal and so much fun " so great to have my Canadian teammates behind me and just feeling the vibe. Last time, in Beijing, I was fighting for position with the water polo guys and this time I was right up front. So awesome!”
-Carol Huynh, 2008 gold medallist in freestyle wrestling (-48kg)
“This is only my second one since 1972, so I am a rookie to opening ceremony, but one word: proud!”
-Ian Millar, 10-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic silver medallist in team show jumping
"It’s incredible, it’s gorgeous, it’s fun!"
-Marie Pier Beaudet, three-time Olympian in archery
“You get that magical feeling that its real now and I’m here. I get excited every time!”
-Karen Cockburn, three-time Olympic medallist in trampoline
“It was pretty cool. It was so surreal and can’t describe it. I am so inspired right now to know we are ready and going to be a competitive team.”
-Leah Callahan, women’s freestyle wrestling (-72 kg)
“It was amazing! So proud to be chosen for the front of the line and felt like a superstar. To be leading the team was one of the best moments of my life for sure.”
-Jason Burnett, 2008 silver medallist in trampoline
“This is a moment you dream of being part of one day. Marching in the opening is what you picture and it’s the highlight of my life!”
-Martin Reader, men’s beach volleyball
“Pretty spectacular and unfathomable!”
-Josh Binstock, men’s beach volleyball
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