Marystown Native Shines at Sochi Olympics
Province Congratulates Olympic Silver Medalist Kaetlyn Osmond
Newfoundland and Labrador has a new Olympic Champion. Marystown native, Kaetlyn Osmond has won a silver medal in the Team Figure Skating competition at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
“On behalf of the Provincial Government and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians here and abroad, I am honoured to congratulate Kaetlyn and her team on this incredible achievement. Kaetlyn is Marystown's gift to the world. Succeeding in sport on any level takes dedication and sacrifice but, to win sport's most prestigious honour and perform with such grace and assurance on the world stage is extraordinary, indeed."
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Ms. Osmond skated for Team Canada in the women's free skate portions of the competition this past weekend. She scored 62.54 in her short program and 110.73 in her long program.
“Congratulations Kaetlyn! You have shown the province, the country and now the world you are one of the best in the sport of figure skating. Your perseverance and passion are inspirational, and we wish you the best of luck on the rest of your Olympic journey.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
Ms. Osmond will skate in the ladies singles competition on February 19 and 20. For more information about Kaetlyn and to follow her Olympic journey, please visit: www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/sochi2014.html
“Kaetlyn’s journey has captivated the people in Burin-Placentia West. Events have been hosted in community centres and people are gathering in their homes to watch this inspiring young woman skate for her country. The entire community is behind her, and I look forward to continuing to cheer for Kaetlyn on her quest for the podium.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education and MHA for Burin-Placentia West
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.
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Media contacts:
Milly Brown Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 millybrown@gov.nl.ca |
Tracey Boland Press Secretary Office of the Premier 709-729-4304, 697-3128 traceyboland@gov.nl.ca |
Melony O’Neill Director of Communications Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation 709-729-0928, 689-0928 moneill@gov.nl.ca |
Sheldon Antle Executive Assistant to the Honourable Clyde Jackman MHA for Burin - Placentia West 709-729-1658 sheldonantle@gov.nl.ca |
2014 02 10 5:55 p.m.