Premier's Statement on First Canadian Gold

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February 14, 2010

VANCOUVER - Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following statement today congratulating Alexandre Bilodeau of Montreal, Quebec for winning Canada's first Olympic Gold medal on Canadian soil:
 
"On behalf of all British Columbians, I congratulate Alexandre Bilodeau of Montreal, Quebec for being the first Canadian in Olympic history to win a gold medal in Canada.
 
"Canadians have been dreaming of this moment for decades and Alexandre's spectacular performance was a breath-taking moment for millions across our country.
 
"This gold medal performance will be chronicled as one of the greatest moments in Canadian sport history. It will inspire millions of young people from across our country to work hard and pursue their dreams.
 
"As British Columbians and Canadians we are proud to welcome the world with open arms to the 2010 Winter Olympics and this first Canadian gold medal will bring us all a little closer as we unite to cheer on our Canadian athletes. Go Canada Go!"
 
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Contact:
Bridgitte Anderson
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
604 307-7177
 
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