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Object ID |
2025.1.62 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 2005 Catriona Le May Doan Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 3:48 The 2005 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at the Royal York Hotel and Convention Centre. Summary: Catriona Le May Doan began her induction speech with humour before expressing heartfelt congratulations to her fellow inductees and gratitude to the Hall for the honour. She reflected on her 23-year speed skating career, recalling her journey from humble beginnings in an unflattering wool suit to competing in four Olympic Games and standing on the podium twice to see Canada’s flag raised and anthem played—moments she described as dreams come true. She emphasized that the evening was about celebrating dreams, passion for sport, and the collective role athletes, journalists, and others play in Canadian sports history. Le May Doan spoke about the power of sport to unite people and inspire future generations, imagining telling her daughter about the remarkable individuals she shared the stage with. She credited her success to a strong support team, including her mother, husband, and many others who helped her throughout her career. Closing, she encouraged continued passion and support for sport in Canada, hoping to inspire young people to pursue and achieve their dreams. |
Date |
2005/11/02 |
Year Range from |
2005 |
Year Range to |
2005 |
People |
Le May Doan, Catriona |
Search Terms |
2005 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete speed skating Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games Velma Springstead Trophy Bobbie Rosenfeld Award Lou Marsh Award Northern Star Award Order of Canada Lessons Learned Through Sport Catriona Le May Doan |