I also appreciate the fact that Canadians and people around the world look up to us as athletes and that is one of the things I like about the profession. It is the fact that being in this position allows us to have some positive impact in the lives of others. After all this is why I am in the sport. Props to Kris Wilson, one of Canada’s best wrestlers of my generation ;).

We wish you every success and many of us envy your ability to focus so intently and devote so much energy to doing your best. How many of us can say we took on a huge challenge and did our absolute best to achieve our goal - truly, not many I suggest. Taking your natural physical abilities to their highest level on a world stage is a triumph of will and ought to respected and celebrated for what it says about the individual.

I have a human resources background and often found myself saying it is not so much the “can do” as the “will do” that really matters because the latter is what really matters because it determines how much of the “can” actually gets done.

Do your best, show your appreciation for all those who have worked with you along the way, and respect your opponents and officials as the human beings they are and I will be one of many Canadians to hold you in highest regard as our ambassador.

All the best and be safe.

It’s nice to admit your disappointments. It’s cliche, but yeah life is full of it. The good thing about it is the experience. What have you learned? What have you seen in yourself? What needs improvement? Have you won just about every race there is, then the whole thing would be boring. I’m sure you already realize this. But here’s what I’m hoping: Despite some setbacks, I hope you won’t dwell on this for too long. You’ve done great things, and seeing as how you’ve managed to bring your country in the map of track cycling almost single-handedly, then you deserve a hero’s treatment. Rest easy and take comfort in the fact that there are people supporting you wherever they may be. And surprise, surprise, I’m not even from Canada. Just another fan from the Philippines. You have some good people (expats and locals) supporting you here thousands of miles across the Pacific.

Dale

Your High School (Watson Lake Secondary) is presently looking at revealing its “Wall Of Fame” in early 2010. You and your classmate, Britannee Laverdure, are our first two inductees!

Please contact me at your earliest convenience for more details! Again, congratulations!

-DC