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VANCOUVER, March 16 /CNW/ - As a Worldwide Sponsor of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Visa Canada proudly congratulates Team Visa members Brian McKeever and Colette Bourgonje on their medal-winning performances at Whistler Paralympic Park.
Yesterday, Brian won Canada's first gold medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in cross-country skiing, men's 20 kilometre free, visually impaired event. This past Sunday, Colette delivered Canada's first medal of the Paralympic Winter Games with a silver in cross-country skiing, women's 10 kilometre, sitting event.
"Visa has been a proud supporter of Brian and Colette since they first joined the Team Visa program in 2005. Over the years, we've watched both athletes compete with tremendous determination, grace and spirit - achieving success here in Canada and on the world stage," said Brenda Woods, Head of Marketing, Visa Canada. "We extend heartfelt congratulations to Colette and Brian as they make Canada proud with their gold and silver medal wins at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games."
Brian McKeever
Brian began cross-country skiing at...