Moguls skier Alex Bilodeau wins Canada’s first gold
Canadian Alex Bilodeau raced to the gold medal in the men’s moguls final Sunday at Cypress Mountain.
“The party is just starting for Canada,” said Bilodeau, who dedicated his triumph to his older brother, who has cerebral palsy. “My brother is my inspiration.
“This is too good to be true.”
Speaking of his 26.75-point run, he said: Everything was perfect. I just let it happen. I just let it go.”
British Columbia’s Premier Gordon Campbell congratulated Bilodeau in a statement.
“Canadians have been dreaming of this moment for decades and Alexandre’s
spectacular performance was a breath-taking moment for millions across our country,” Campbell said.
“This gold medal performance will be chronicled as one of the greatest
moments in Canadian sport history. It will inspire millions of young people fromacross our country to work hard and pursue their dreams.”
North Vancouver’s Dale Begg-Smith, skiing for Australia, wins silver (26.58). Bryon Wilson of the U.S. bronze (26.08). Canadian Vincent Marquis posted a score of 25.88 for fourth. Fellow Canuck Pierre-Alexandre Rousseau was fifth with 25.83. Canadian Maxime Gingras (24.13) was 11th.
