Executive Council
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
February 20, 2014

Stellar Olympic Performance at Sochi

Kaetlyn Osmond Places 13th in Women’s Figure Skating Competition

Kaetlyn Osmond skated to a season’s personal best of 112.80 in the women’s free program in Sochi, Russia today, gaining her a place among the top skaters in the world. She finished the competition with a total score of 168.98, placing her 13th out of 24 skaters.

“The people of the province collectively held their breath today as we watched Kaetlyn Osmond give a stellar performance in Sochi. We are very proud of her exceptional showing at the 2014 Olympics and our province will continue to cheer her on in future endeavors. Congratulations, Kaetlyn! We’re all really proud of you.”
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

 The 18-year-old reigning Canadian champion won a silver medal on February 9 in the team figure skating competition.

“There are many positive aspects associated with being an elite athlete, and Kaetlyn Osmond personifies each and every one of them. Aside from her athletic ability, she has exhibited professionalism, strength of character and a charisma that is second to none. I extend to her my sincerest congratulations on an outstanding performance.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation

In the 2012–13 season, Ms. Osmond won her first international title at the 2012 Nebelhorn Trophy competition. She then made her senior Grand Prix debut at the 2012 Skate Canada event, where she captured the gold medal. She went on to win her first senior national title at the 2013 Canadian Championships and also placed eighth at the World Championships.

“The way in which Kaetlyn has conducted herself, both on and off the ice, has been nothing short of inspirational. Students throughout the province have followed her progress, and people in her hometown of Marystown are proud to call her one of their own. She is a remarkable young woman, and I can think of no better role model to encourage young people to always put their best efforts forward and follow their dreams.”
- 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.

QUICK FACTS

• Kaetlyn Osmond placed 13th in the women’s figure skating competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
• Kaetlyn Osmond won a silver medal on February 9 in the team figure skating competition.
• Ms. Osmond has been skating since she was two. She moved to Alberta when she was 10 and joined the Ice Palace Skating Club, which she currently represents.
• In 2013, she won the Senior Women’s Canadian Figure Skating Championships and the Senior Women’s Skate Canada Challenge.

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