A select group of athletes have changed the face of sport in Canada. The Sport Heroes Collection is a series of portraits of these Canadian Olympians by artist Gordon Milne - in partnership with the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary and ARC Resources.
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"The popularity of sports can be ascribed, in no small part, to the emotions which are felt when one sees an athlete perform and achieve in the face of adversity. Athletic endeavours, unlike many other activities in our society, allow for competition which is decided, in most cases, by merit. This characteristic allows sporting events to provide emotional memories which are positive influences on our lives.
Gordon Milne's paintings of Canadian athletes evoke such positive memories by capturing the essence and personalities of his subjects. By supporting Gordon Milne's initiative, future Canadian athletes will receive the support needed to continue to produce memories that will touch our emotions and provide positive influences for all Canadians."
WILLIE DeWIT
World Champion and
Olympic Silver Medallist