Nearly two weeks ago, I wrote a piece describing the nationalism, pride and glory that ran through the veins of a nation as Alexandre Bilodeau brought Canada their first gold medal on native soil. I called such a victory the perfect storm that allowed us Canadians at home and abroad to embrace the identity of unapologetic champions — laying down our shields of humility and humbleness. At the time I wondered, along with every other Canadian, what could possibly be better than this? Well, it turns out a heck of a lot. In fact, looking back at our first gold, we were just getting warmed up. Gold rush aside, there’s one thing we love more than medallions, and that’s competing against our American neighbours, especially on ice.
When it comes to rivalries, Canada and the United States have a very special relationship — one that vies for prestige rather than power.
More: Rahim Kanani: The Quest for Greatness: Canada And the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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While Canada did have the most gold medals ever achieved by any nation in the history of the Winter Olympic games, we should also recognize that the USA had the most second and third place finishes. Good on ya!
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