January 18, 2006

I thought they were PROUD of their country

Seems Canada's star athletes haven't learned that there is no "I" in team.  From CTV News:

A number of Canada's star athletes have refused to carry the country's flag at the opening ceremonies for the Turin Olympics, saying they prefer to focus on their performance instead of taking on extra work.

According to the Toronto Star, cross-country skier Beckie Scott, speed skaters Clara Hughes and Cindy Klassen and bobsledder Pierre Lueders have asked their associations not to nominate them for the revered role.

The Star also reports the freestyle ski team chose not to nominate moguls skiing champion Jennifer Heil for the job because she is scheduled to compete the day after the ceremony.

I thought Canadians were the ones who weren't ashamed to be associated with their flag in public in other countries. Hell, ask the Barenaked Ladies.

But then again, they are flip-top, toque-wearing Canucks.

That's just f*cking sad.  Really f*cking sad.

h/t Kate at OTB

Posted by caltechgirl at January 18, 2006 11:27 PM | TrackBack
Comments

WTF? is all I can say.

Posted by: Cardinal Martini at January 18, 2006 11:38 PM

Scratching head... that is just WEIRD!

Posted by: Marie at January 19, 2006 05:41 AM