There are countries I've never even heard of who have a medal in the Olympics.
I think the most disappointing thing about our team isn't the lack of hardware as much as its the lack of actual performance.
Outside of the swimmers, who have consistently set new personal and Canadian records, it's a very rare occurrence for a Canadian Olympian to have the performance of their life at an Olympic games.
That's all I'm really looking for. That these athletes try their best and truly leave it all on the field, as the cliche goes.
Instead, our signature is choking (see Felicien, Perdita, or our synchro mens diving team).
If we step up when it matters most and lose because of talent, that's completely understandable. I can be proud of that.
I'm not a big fan of underachievers and crumpling under pressure. Canadians are supposed to be about heart and grit, but it sure doesn't look it with every Olympic games that pass us by.
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really? canadians are about grit? i think we're too easy going a country and not ambitious enough. and i guess also don't get much funding. our athletes look like they're there to have fun and enjoy the experience, which is nice, but winning would be much much better.
you clearly don't watch hockey, hahaha
I'm talking summer sports here haha. though that fencing chick was scary...i wouldn't want to fight her.
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