More Own The Podium Athlete Stories
Jeff Batchelor | Halfpipe
Own the Podium deserves my biggest thanks as we move closer to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Without Own the Podium, I would not have been able to travel the world in search of the biggest and best half pipes, which will ultimately help me prepare for the greatest contest of my life. With the funding own the podium has provided, I have been able to afford my coach Jesse Fulton who motivates me and helps push myself to my fullest potential. Like Jesse, you too can get behind me and other winter athletes across the country with a donation of $20.10. Help Canada take the stage in February of 2010, and become a part of the team.
Shauna Maria Whyte | Cross Country Skiing
In the past, I had only a few people helping me get to the podium. Now with Own the Podium there's like an army, and that's a big help. When an athlete does get on the podium, it's a team effort getting us there. The team nutritionist, physiotherapist, psychologist, our head coach, my personal coach and all Canadians play a roll. That's an awesome feeling for me now, to realize that when I stand on the podium, it's for my country.
Regan Lauscher| Luge
Before Own the Podium our entire luge team could not afford to carry so much as a first-aid kit with us on the World Cup! Now that we have access to the resources needed to win, Canadian luge athletes are edging their way up the international standings and ready to hit the start handles to compete against the world's best.
Jeff Pain | Skeleton
Olympic medals are won because of a number of factors: an athlete's physical gifts and mental ability, family support, coaching and technology. Own the Podium has undertaken the role of technology partner and leader. This leadership has allowed athletes to shift their energy into the other aspects. Improved technology and athlete preparation creates better results and more medals.
