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1998 Nagano Olympics: Team Schmirler's win

On skates and skis and snowboards, Canadians are nothing short of spectacular. From cocky snowboarder Ross Rebagliati to shy speed skater Gaétan Boucher to prairie girl Sandra Schmirler, Canada has groomed some of the finest winter athletes to take the world stage. CBC Archives presents a selection of Canada's golden winter Olympians.

The Schmirler rink discuss their Olympic experience.
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Sports
Broadcast Date: Feb. 15, 1998
Guest(s): Jan Betker, Atina Ford, Marcia Gudereit, Joan McCusker, Sandra Schmirler
Host: Terry Leibel
Duration: 5:02

Last updated: January 17, 2013

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