Prime Minister Stephen Harper congratulates Canadian Men’s Curling team on Olympic Gold Medal

February 27, 2010

VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Stephen Harper congratulated the Canadian men’s curling team, whose exceptional performance today was rewarded with a gold medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
 
“After going undefeated at these Olympic Winter Games, our gold medal-winning men's curling team has proven that they are indeed the very best,” said the Prime Minister.  “I join all Canadians in congratulating Kevin Martin, John Morris, Marc Kennedy, Ben Hebert and Adam Enright.  This medal is a true testament to your passion, dedication and commitment to curling.”
 
The Canadian men's team has played together since 2006 and is led by three-time Olympian and 2002 silver medalist Kevin Martin of Edmonton.  His team includes first-time Olympians John Morris, Ben Hebert, Marc Kennedy and alternate Adam Enright.  As a team, they won gold in 2008 and silver in 2009 at the World Men's Curling Championships.
 
The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are being held from February 12 to 28.  Canada is being represented by more than 200 athletes who are competing in a 15-sport competition schedule at nine venues in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler.  More than 5,500 athletes, coaches and team officials from more than 80 countries are participating in these Olympic Games.