Thank you Vancouver
- March 1, 2010 10:23 AM
- By Alexandra Orlando
Thank you Vancouver. Thank you for opening your arms to the world and bringing us all in so
tight we don't want you to let us go. You're going to have to pry our
fingers from your red hockey jerseys and pitchers of beer. As your red
mittens wave us goodbye we'll keep this incredible experience with us
forever.
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Gold medal atmosphere
- February 28, 2010 7:58 PM
- By Alexandra Orlando
It's all coming to an end and Canada has the chance to finish these Games off with more than a bang.
Gearing up for the big game today started in the early hours of the morning with people lining the streets to grab a seat to watch Canada duke it out with the United States, the team we all love to hate.
Gearing up for the big game today started in the early hours of the morning with people lining the streets to grab a seat to watch Canada duke it out with the United States, the team we all love to hate.
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Now is the time for more money, not less
- February 26, 2010 10:57 AM
- By Alexandra Orlando
Own the Podium has definitely taken a beating these last couple of days
as it looks like we won't "own" these Games. Some are blaming the
program for breaking its promise to the Canadian people.
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We are all behind you Mellisa
- February 25, 2010 10:38 AM
- By Alexandra Orlando
I feel like I let my country down.
Those were some of the first words out of Mellisa Hollingsworth's mouth as she stood at the end of the slick skeleton track. A mixture of confusion, shock, sadness and frustration laced her face as she tried so desperately to hold back the tears.
Those were some of the first words out of Mellisa Hollingsworth's mouth as she stood at the end of the slick skeleton track. A mixture of confusion, shock, sadness and frustration laced her face as she tried so desperately to hold back the tears.
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The families are amazing
- February 22, 2010 12:42 PM
- By Alexandra Orlando
Having the Games on home soil made it that much easier to justify
packing my bags and calling Vancouver home for the month of February.
Even though I've walked off the performance mat for the last time,
sport is still my life and I knew I needed to be here and experience
this all firsthand.
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Connecting us from coast to coast
- February 17, 2010 11:05 AM
- By Alexandra Orlando
For someone who doesn't like crowds, I can't get enough of them here in Vancouver. I
stood down by the waterfront today, a very risky move, feeling
completely consumed by the thousands of people streaming by me.
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An emotional roller-coaster ride
- February 14, 2010 6:47 PM
- By Alexandra Orlando
I can't fully describe the feeling in the air right now Vancouver. With the Games off and running, if anything, these past two days have shown us how the Olympics is truly full of extremes.
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Nothing can describe the pride
- February 12, 2010 12:41 PM
- By Alexandra Orlando
Sitting in the airport waiting for my flight to board, Vancouver bound,
a family of five set up camp across from me. I have never seen people
so fully decked in Canada gear
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I'm tired of the complaints
- February 10, 2010 2:37 PM
- By Alexandra Orlando
The Olympics are finally here and as I'm scrambling to get ready for my flight out to the west coast and I didn't think anything could wipe the grin off my face. Apparently I was wrong.
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Pressure and the Canadian athlete
- February 1, 2010 11:54 AM
- By Alexandra Orlando
There's a reason why the Canadian flag is a popular choice for travelers from around the world to display as their own. Canadians are internationally recognized for their friendly, humble and generally passive nature.
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About the Author
- Alexandra Orlando Alexandra Orlando is a 2008 Canadian Olympian and one of the best Rhythmic Gymnasts this country has ever produced. She was a five-time Sr. National Champion, a Commonwealth Games six times gold medallist, World Record holder and a three time gold medalist at the Pan Am Games. Since her retirement she has become an athlete advocate sitting on the board of Gymnastics Canada and AthletesCAN, along with a number of other activities.
Recent Entries
- Thank you Vancouver
- Thank you Vancouver. Thank you for opening your arms to the world and bringing us all in so tight we don't want you to let us go. You're going to have to pry our fingers from your red hockey jerseys... Continue reading this post
- Gold medal atmosphere
- It's all coming to an end and Canada has the chance to finish these Games off with more than a bang. Gearing up for the big game today started in the early hours of the morning with people lining the... Continue reading this post
- Now is the time for more money, not less
- Own the Podium has definitely taken a beating these last couple of days as it looks like we won't "own" these Games. Some are blaming the program for breaking its promise to the Canadian people. ... Continue reading this post
