Prime Minister Stephen Harper congratulates snowboarder Jasey-Jay Anderson on Olympic Gold Medal

February 27, 2010

VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Stephen Harper congratulated Canadian snowboarder Jasey-Jay Anderson, whose exceptional performance today in the men’s parallel giant slalom was rewarded with a gold medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

“On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my most sincere congratulations to Jasey-Jay Anderson,” said the Prime Minister.  “The hard work and determination you have demonstrated for many years combined with your stellar performance today has made an entire country proud.”

Mr. Anderson was born in Montreal and resides in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.  This is his first medal in his fourth Olympic Games.  He is a four-time world champion and the owner of four Crystal Globes as World Cup overall champion (2001-2004) and two World Cup titles in snowboard cross.  He has 56 World Cup medals, including 24 gold.  He has 17 Continental Cup medals, twelve of which are gold.  He is also a nine-time national champion with 13 medals.
 
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.