Statement

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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PRIME MINISTER HARPER CONGRATULATES CANADA'S FIRST MEDALISTS AT THE BEIJING GAMES

August 16, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today:

"On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Carol Huynh, David Calder, Scott Frandsen and Tonya Verbeek for their exceptional accomplishments. Canada is delighted to see them standing tall on the podium with the world's best athletes.

"We are extremely proud of Canada's Olympic team competing in Beijing. Each day, our athletes exhibit dignity, respect, and dedication to their sport and to their country. Their commitment to excellence and to achieving the Olympic dream truly makes them great sport ambassadors for Canada."

Carol Huynh from Hazelton, British Columbia won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling (48kg) while Tonya Verbeek from Beamsville, Ontario won the bronze medal in the 55kg category. Rowers David Calder and Scott Frandsen from British Columbia won a silver medal in the men's pair.

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