Thursday, February 13, 2014

The Olympic Spirit Found In Canadian Speedskating

((HT: Sportsnet))

The HQ, pretty much, knows the 15-year-old figure skater from Russia will be their flag bearer for the Closing Ceremonies. We think we found the Canadians bearer as well. If it's not Gilmore Junio, then there's a problem...

Here's why...

Junio's family emigrated from the Philippines and because he was only 5-8, his sport eventually became speed skating. Junio qualified in the 1000M since Denny Morrison tripped and Junio didn't...

Morrison is a higher-rated skater internationally than Junio and, knowing Morrison would give his home country a better chance to medal, he turned his spot over to Morrison- and he won the silver in the event...

Tim and Sid discuss with Junio...


Junio wanted to race in memory of those who suffered during the typhoon of last year- remembering his Filipino heritage.

The HQ thinks that Junio will be remembered by two countries now...

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