Prime Minister Stephen Harper congratulates Michael Robertson on Olympic Silver Medal

February 15, 2010

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today congratulated Michael Robertson, whose exceptional performance today in the snowboard cross event was rewarded with a silver medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

“I would like to congratulate Michael Robertson, on winning a silver medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games,” said the Prime Minister.  “This is a major achievement and demonstrates exceptional effort and dedication.”
 
Mr. Robertson was born in Edmonton and resides in Canmore, Alberta.  This is his first Olympic Games.  He is a silver and bronze medalist on the World Cup circuit and won the gold medal at the Australia/New Zealand Cup in Australia.
 
The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are being held from February 12 to 28.  Canada will be represented by more than 200 athletes who will compete in a 15-sport competition schedule at nine venues in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler.  More than 5500 athletes, coaches and team officials from more than 90 countries are participating in these Olympic Games.