It all started with a simple quest to find Canada's Best Speed Skating Story. What followed amazed even us. Dozens of video entries from virtually every corner of the country telling funny, heartwarming and inspirational tales arrived for judging. These were narrowed down to 16 finalists, and then you took over by voting for your favourites. After thousands of votes, we had our winner.
Scott MacHattie
Mississauga, ON
Oakville Speed Skating Club
Canada’s Best Speed Skating Story
This son, brother, teammate and friend has a truly inspiring story to share with Canada in "Speed Skating: the Inclusive Sport." Scott is an athlete with down syndrome and his story demonstrates that speed skating is one of the true inclusive sports.
Tori Spence
Kamloops, BC
River City Racers Speed Skating Club
Runner–Up
Her video, "Owen's Oval", is about her father: a man with a vision, seeing inukshuks and long track ovals in BC's future well before the 2010 Games were on their way. His inspiring work to create a speed skating legacy in his community will never be forgotten.
Brigitte Patenaude
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Pacers Speed Skating Club
Catriona's Most Inspirational
She may have had a late entry into the sport of speed skating, but Brigitte has experienced just as much fun and camaraderie during her short time in the sport, proving that "Age is Just a Number."