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Beckie Scott
Olympic Champion 2002, Olympic Silver Medalist 2006, World Cup overall runner-up
After nearly 2 decades of competitive ski racing, Beckie Scott retired following the 2006 winter season as North America’s most decorated, successful cross-country skier and one of the world’s best all around cross-country ski racers. A trailblazer for Nordic sports in North America, Scott won 2 Olympic medals – a gold in the 5km pursuit at the 2002 Salt Lake City games, and a silver medal with teammate Sara Renner in the team sprint event at the 2006 Torino games.
During the 2005-06 campaign, Scott capped off her stellar career with a brilliant World Cup tour highlighted by finishing second overall in the World Cup standings and racking up 10 world cup podium finishes with 4 victories. Scott leaves her competitive career as a proven superstar, with a total of 17 World Cup medals on her mantle.
Known as a tireless advocate for drug-free sport, Scott is Canada's current representative on the World Anti-Doping Agency's Athlete Committee, and was elected by her peers to the IOC Athlete’s commission for an 8-year term during the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Scott was also recently appointed to the board of directors of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games Organizing Committee, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, and the Canadian Olympic Executive committee.
Throughout her career, Scott has also been recognized for her charitable endeavors, and was most recently honored with the Governor General’s Meritorious service award. She is a UNICEF Canada special representative, co-chair of the Canadian Advisory council for Right to Play, and has made several trips to Africa on behalf of these humanitarian organizations.
In recognition of her numerous achievements, Scott is a two-time (2002-03) recipient of the John Semmelink memorial award as the snow-sport athlete who, through sportsmanship, conduct and ability, best represents Canada in international competition. Scott has also received the Spirit of Sport Story of the Year award at the Canadian Sport Awards in 2004, was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.
Becky is an outstanding public speaker with a message of hope and perseverance that will be remembered forever.
Topic:
- Her Personal Story: Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist, Beckie will inspire you with her story of perseverance, her courage to stand up for high principles, and her commitment to success through fair play.
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“Beckie is a true Olympic Champion who has earned this medal through fierce determination and unwavering commitment to excellence”. Pres., Can. Olympic Committee
“Her story of hard work and great values is one that should be told widely in our schools”. Toronto Star
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