Team Canada athletes welcomed home after 21-medal Olympic performance
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Supporters gathered at airports in Toronto and Montreal, greeting athletes with signs, pom-poms and applause after Canada secured five gold medals.
Canadian flags waved and children cheered as Team Canada athletes returned home Monday following a 21-medal performance, including five gold, at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
Supporters gathered at airports in Toronto and Montreal, greeting athletes with signs, pom-poms and applause after Canada secured five gold medals along with a series of hard-fought podium finishes.
“Feels good, feels good to be back on Canadian soil,” curler Brett Gallant said upon arrival from Milan.
Gallant was part of Canada’s return to the top of the podium in men’s curling.
“Well it’s been a few years since Canadian men have been at the top of the podium, so it’s nice to accomplish that,” he said.
The women’s hockey team came home with silver. Forward Natalie Spooner said the support from home was felt throughout the tournament.
“We felt so much support from Canada, families and fans across the country and it’s amazing,” she told reporters. “Obviously it was heartbreaking we lost. I thought we had a great game, had our chances and it just didn’t go our way.”
Teammate Sarah Fillier described the championship atmosphere as unforgettable.
