Octber 12, 2004 – Calgary-Canada’s most prominent Olympic medal-winning
athletes, CODA and the Canadian Olympic Committee are pleased to announce a
major news, sports and business media conference in support of creating the
nation’s first Canadian Centre of Sport Excellence in southern Alberta.
Beckie Scott and Kyle Shewfelt will be among the high-profile Olympic
medallists attending the media event in the ATCO Centre at Canada Olympic
Park in Calgary, Wednesday, October 13 at 11:30 a.m.

WHO:
– Beckie Scott – Olympic Gold Medallist (cross-country skiing),
– Adam van Koeverden – Olympic Gold Medallist (kayaking) (Teleconference)
– Kyle Shewfelt – Olympic Gold Medallist (gymnastics)
– Pierre Lueders – Olympic Gold Medallist (bobsleigh)
– Clara Hughes – Olympic Bronze Medallist (speed skating, cycling)
– Deidra Dionne – Olympic Bronze Medallist (freestyle skiing – aerials)
– Cary Mullen – World Cup Downhill Champion
– Chris Rudge – CEO, Canadian Olympic Committee
– John Mills – President, CODA

WHERE: Canada Olympic Park – ATCO Centre, Calgary
WHEN: October 13, 2004, 11:30 a.m. (MTN)