From the monthly archives: September 2011
Canadian water polo player, Nathan Kotylak, who was shown in some notorious images from the Vancouver Stanley Cup riot has been banned from the Canadian national team for two years. Kotylak was handed the suspension by Water Polo Canada’s discipline panel, which means he will not compete at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Adam had argued [...]
Read More →British Columbia’s Biodiesel production and local distribution is hindered by legislation originally intended to support the adoption of sustainable fuel use in British Columbia and beyond. BC’s commitment to reduce its carbon consumption drastically by 2020 relies on a transition to sustainable fuels like B100 (100 per cent Biodiesel).
“In B.C., drivers going out [...]
Read More →Former University of Victoria Vikes rower Adam Kreek, an Olympic gold medallist, is the keynote speaker for the 2011 Vikes Championship Breakfast to be held at McKinnon Gymnasium on Tuesday Sept. 27
The event raises funds for athletic financial awards to attract the best and brightest student-athletes to UVic.
Vikes director of athletics and recreation [...]
Read More →Olympic rowing gold medalist in 2008 delivers story of failure and success
Guelph Mercury
By Greg Layson
How inspiring is Canadian Olympic gold medalist rower Adam Kreek? Just ask triathlete Simon Whitfield to find out.
After Kreek and his teammates won the men’s eight at the 2008 Beijing Games, Kreek belted out an impassioned rendition [...]
Read More →Vancouver Sun
By Adam Kreek
In response to: “Olympics bring debt, evictions and civil-rights abuses, critic says,” by Jeff Lee, on Sept. 15, 2009:
I was truly sorry to read Helen Lenskyj’s perspective of the Olympic Games, but thank her for sharing her criticism.
I have experienced the Olympics differently; it is a celebratory world [...]
Read More →Recently I made some comments publicly in defense of rioter Nathan Kotylak. Nathan must pay his price to society: Jail, Fine, Community Service, short-term suspension from sport. However after his debt is paid, he must also be reintegrated into our fold. He must be allowed to compete in his chosen sport.
We must act rationally. [...]
Read More →You’ve got a friend Nathan
By Jeromie Williams, Canada Headlines Examiner
Last month, as the riots in Vancouver erupted and gave way to a sweeping public naming and shaming campaign unheard of not just in Canadian circles, but the entire world abroad, heated sentiment boiled over and cast a scolding glare on the first wave [...]
Read More →At Canadian Tire Jumpstart®, we believe that every kid should have the opportunity to participate in organized sports and recreation so they can develop important life skills, self esteem and confidence! By leveraging a national network of local chapters and community leaders, Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is able to help Canadian kids in financial need get [...]
Read More →Dennis Kim, the creative mind behind the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Red Mitten campaign, describes how Adam Kreek is creating a new generation of leaders:
Read More →Tuesday April, 19th, 2011
By CHRIS CAMERON – For The Daily Gleaner
FREDERICTON – After overcoming a heartbreaking loss in rowing at the 2004 Olympics in rowing, Adam Kreek overcame the disappointment to win an Olympic gold medal in 2008. Now he travels around North America sharing the story of how he overcame and pushed [...]
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