Day Eight Susannah had the early start up at Whistler Creekside for Alpine Skiing. The stands were full of supporters of all nationalities.
Here’s Canada’s Lauren Woolstencroft winning gold.
Next Susannah headed down to the Village to catch the Canadian Mint Exhibition at the Snow Dome (she got a Canadian Mint Pin too – I’m so jealous!).
Next was a Hospitality Staff Photo with Sumi.
Of course Susie and Sumi had to have a shot together too.
Meanwhile I spent the day in Vancouver. I attended the first Accessibility Summit with speakers talking about the Vancouver, London and Sochi Games and steps that were being taken to increase accessibility.
Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games (LOCOG) spoke about London’s efforts to increase accessibility to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He also spoke of the “legacy” of the Games and what they hoped to achieve long term.
Next I documented Sir Philip Craven’s visit to Canada House in Yaletown’s Live City. This place is fantastic, with educational and fun interactive displays on sports and athletes.
And Sumi made it to Vancouver too!
Wow you got to hear Sebastian Coe speak! He was one of my running heros in the 1980s! Great pics again today.
Hey K, I thought of you when I heard he would be there. I said to Sz I thought you’d like this post. He was a great speaker.
Wow Leanne you have been with some great company – even though it was to photograph them. Wonderful pictures!
Why did you think of me? I have never run more than 10K?! I have been inspired by ‘Seb Coe’ for many years, and when I lived in the UK he was a very vocal and well respected athlete(s) voice. Anyway, how cool that you got to hear him and photograph him! Had I known that in advance I would have asked you to get a photo of you with him…for your big sis!!
Love the pic of ‘Susie and Sumi’!
Your era I think. I remember, but I was really young and I thought you’d remember more.