Pace on Earth

Neighborhood #2 (Laikia)

Montreal's biggest recent band sang, in this song: "Come on Alex, you can do it. Come on Alex, there's nothin' to it." They may have singing it to Montreal's new biggest star, Alexandre Bilodeau, who just won the fist gold medal by a Canadian on home soil.

It was a magical moment; the crowd erupted in cheers and Alex's face erupted in elation as the final skier's score was revealed leaving him in the Gold medal position. During his post-race interview he thanked his family, his teammates, the country and his government funding. He seemed like a great kid just like you'd hope he is. He is, unquestionably, now a national sporting hero with that first gold at home. Hopefully the first of many.

Pace out.

Labels: Olympics

posted by Vitamin S @ 11:32 p.m.