Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today congratulated Kristina Groves, whose exceptional performance in the ladies' 3,000-metre long track speed skating event was rewarded with a bronze medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
“Canadians are extremely proud to see Kristina Groves standing on the podium in Vancouver,” said the Prime Minister. “Congratulations to Kristina for taking home the bronze medal in the ladies' 3,000-metre long track speed skating event.”
Ms. Groves was born in Ottawa and resides in Calgary. This is her third medal in her third Olympic Games, having won two silver medals in Turin. She has also won 13 medals at the World Single Distance Championships, and was the 2008 3,000-metre World Champion.
The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are being held from February 12 to 28. Canada will be represented by more than 200 athletes who will compete in a 15-sport competition schedule at nine venues in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler. More than 5500 athletes, coaches and team officials from 90 countries are participating in these Olympic Games.
