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Object ID |
2025.1.5 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 2018 Jeff Adams Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 2:08 The 2018 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, ON. Speech Summary Adams reflects on the powerful and uplifting sound of celebration heard in stadiums during the Olympics and Paralympics, seeing it as a symbol of excellence and collective support. He highlights that excellence exists within the diversity of our communities and that it is each person’s responsibility to seek it out and contribute to it. The sound of celebration, especially in moments of adversity, serves as motivation for athletes to push beyond their limits. Adams expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported him, including his coach, family, friends, and concludes by thanking Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame for the honour and offering a special thanks to his partner, Maggie. |
Date |
2018/10/18 |
Year Range from |
2018 |
Year Range to |
2018 |
People |
Adams, Jeff |
Search Terms |
2018 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete wheelchair athletics Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games Athens 2004 Paralympic Games role models diversity Jeff Adams |