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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">November 29, 2023</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">NATIONAL SPORT ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER TO CREATE FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CHAMPIONING INCLUSION</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CALGARY, AB</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> –
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Respecting the Game: The Story of Jackie Barrett</span></em> is a groundbreaking free asynchronous educational program geared towards youth from kindergarten through grade 12. The national education program
is scheduled to be unveiled via a premiere launch event on December 6, at 11:00 a.m. MT.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame (CSHoF) has proudly partnered with Special Olympics Canada
(SOC) and Special Olympics Canada Winter Games (SOCWG) Calgary 2024 Legacy Fund to create a curriculum-aligned national education program that connects youth to the legacy, impact, and lessons of Jackie Barrett, the first Special Olympics athlete inducted
into CSHoF.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">“I’m proud that Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Special Olympics Canada is honouring my story because it proves that everyone deserves to dream big
– everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves in sport and life,” said Barrett. “If you have a dream, go for it. Don’t let anything or anyone stand in your way. For parents or guardians who have a child with an intellectual or developmental disability,
if you have doubts about whether or not they should join Special Olympics, my advice is let them get involved. The moment they join Special Olympics, their lives will change forever.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">“We are grateful to SOC and SOCWG Calgary 2024 Legacy Fund for funding the creation of this educational program, which was founded on shared commitments
to amplifying the power of sport as a champion for inclusion”, said Cheryl Bernard, President and CEO of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Co-Chair of Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The comprehensive four-module program celebrates the richness of diversity, fosters equity, and champions inclusion through the remarkable journey of
an exceptional role model – inspiring youth to dream big by seeing themselves in a true sport icon.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Gail Hamamoto, CEO of Special Olympics Canada, added, “Special Olympics Canada is proud to be a partner with Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame to create this
innovative program that will help educate Canadians on the accomplishments of our athletes and the value of inclusion – while opening hearts and minds of youth across the country. Jackie Barrett, the first Special Olympics athlete to be inducted into Canada’s
Sports Hall of Fame, was the inspiration for this program. He represents thousands of Special Olympics athletes of all ages and all abilities who participate in daily, year-round programming in communities from coast to coast to coast. We know that it is not
an intellectual or developmental disability that prevents success – it’s a lack of opportunity. Jackie is a testament to this.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The December 6 premiere launch event will provide audiences a sneak peek into two of the program’s modules, along with special messages from Olympians,
Hall of Famers, and current Special Olympics athletes.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">“<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Respecting the Game: The Story of Jackie Barrett,</span></em> is an incredible educational resource
that truly showcases the amazing ability and strength of Special Olympics athletes. By equipping educators across the country with the tools and language to promote intellectual disability inclusion, we will have a nation of youth who will get to carry this
excitement forward by cheering on athletes at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 and witness the true power of representation – creating a legacy that will live on far beyond 2024,” said Karen Dommett, General Manager of Special Olympics
Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About Jackie Barrett:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For 28 years, including 20 as a powerlifter, Jackie Barrett's unyielding determination has awed the world, redefining perceptions of Special Olympics
athletes. Starting weightlifting during high school, he went on to claim an astonishing 20 Gold Medals at Special Olympics Canada Summer Games and a remarkable 13 Golds at World Summer Games. He retired after smashing records at the 2015 Special Olympics World
Summer Games in Los Angeles in the Squat (611 lb.), Deadlift (656 lb.), and Triple Combo (1,538 lb.).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Shattering barriers like he broke records, Jackie Barrett became the first Special Olympics athlete inducted into the country's only national museum
of sport - Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About the Premiere Launch Event:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Respecting the Game: The Story of Jackie Barrett</span></em><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Premiere Launch event will be live streamed on December 6, 2023,
at 11:00 a.m. MT. To learn more and register visit: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__beyondthewin.ca_launch&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=RJcDuL_Wbs3dGA98vDBxuKADExUKcNTWjmSJpXJc2xU&m=4FVuiD1JQ9Zz3iaFQ48jnwqr86CSZK3YBJrRvWZME5OpRvkGFb3ym5vHe2cUmSz_&s=GIHtkdmOgj1hGSfcC8RY5OVXzZJtw66u4PWBsj0yr38&e=">
https://beyondthewin.ca/launch</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Downloadable media kit:
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com_ls_click-3Fupn-3DC7lGAjJamS8uR0s6SiFrNgznLYc-2D2BijmSV6QX1FOogEnURWRHkEfj-2D2FwxJNnC1wAfkyHZDERpSeYM5PMnr6fRAzs-2D2BrghwwJuPS1aHTnlaLHIoTMc9I3BwYe7KO4D6lxQWKNTE8-5FofT8fdPKjXIQYKLa6qgGs60MUdOWpWMGnor37pvA-2D2FxbzGxgYZCInK52GIb6DYStbsrvotu3JAoPNMftJZZXh09FU6-2D2BwJRt-2D2BnYkZ5hbf141UTVne8FwcDHui1zIiKuuog8iEACn0wVhzyKyaHBpPVsf5bOistCsqhyahp4JpEIIdEnaRvaTccsXdnRbyYZyhPr4sW7jPaDARs8mKmXHGysvVPEy9NS-2D2B1kXif1FYmGFdySk2MXy7-2D2FsK8zb-2D2FJH3C-2D2FnkeDYqOC-2D2FtaF00neCJ2SI2yPyv4HMjLet2ZY0m4D5v6pHQk73wJN8Vpp8vYse0fezq1NwF2zq4P-2D2FvEoNUYCGfYiv-2D2BMwhGjIvts3kDky4ZtCrCIKOXkj2OR-2D2F28rUHSSlK4f&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=RJcDuL_Wbs3dGA98vDBxuKADExUKcNTWjmSJpXJc2xU&m=4FVuiD1JQ9Zz3iaFQ48jnwqr86CSZK3YBJrRvWZME5OpRvkGFb3ym5vHe2cUmSz_&s=HI2am5II_7K3a1fK9NCOi2EUx_AtsH9SkIOxSxiRTcg&e=">
Respecting the Game: The Story of Jackie Barrett</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is a registered charitable organization and has been a vital cultural institution in Canada for 68 years. As Canada's only
national museum of sport, the organization’s mandate is to celebrate Canada’s sport heroes who have reached the pinnacle of their careers and are going “beyond the win” and making monumental contributions to our society. Through three guiding pillars: curation,
education and recognition, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is driven by a purpose of inspiring the leaders of tomorrow through the invaluable lessons of sport. In the community, in the classroom, and in recognizing role models.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For more information on Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, visit
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.sportshall.ca&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=RJcDuL_Wbs3dGA98vDBxuKADExUKcNTWjmSJpXJc2xU&m=4FVuiD1JQ9Zz3iaFQ48jnwqr86CSZK3YBJrRvWZME5OpRvkGFb3ym5vHe2cUmSz_&s=zn-IVOEB_LNG5q0QNU3MWSd3iAJZlrP1buw4b1OKt3w&e=">
www.sportshall.ca</a> or follow Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (@cansportshall).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About Special Olympics Canada:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Established in 1974, the Canadian chapter of this global movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with intellectual and developmental
disabilities through the transformative power and joy of sport. Operating out of sport clubs in 12 Provincial and Territorial Chapters, this grassroots movement reaches beyond the sphere of sport to empower individuals, change attitudes and build communities.
From two-year-olds to mature adults, thousands of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities are registered in Special Olympics year-round programs across Canada.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For more information, visit
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.specialolympics.ca&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=RJcDuL_Wbs3dGA98vDBxuKADExUKcNTWjmSJpXJc2xU&m=4FVuiD1JQ9Zz3iaFQ48jnwqr86CSZK3YBJrRvWZME5OpRvkGFb3ym5vHe2cUmSz_&s=zkzH-uXhQ8zHQRq9aRCgAbklQLLalu5y1W8CjBiPDFM&e=">
www.specialolympics.ca</a> or follow us on Instagram,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Facebook and Twitter (@SpecialOCanada).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Misty Kolozetti</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Vice President, Marketing, Fund Development & Communications, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Mobile: 403.776.1086</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:mkolozetti@cshof.ca">mkolozetti@cshof.ca</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">29 novembre 2023</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">DES ORGANISMES NATIONAUX DE SPORT S’ASSOCIENT POUR CRÉER UN PROGRAMME ÉDUCATIF GRATUIT QUI ENCOURAGE L’INCLUSION</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">CALGARY, ALBERTA –
</span></strong><em><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Esprit sportif : L’histoire de Jackie Barrett
</span></em><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">est un programme éducatif novateur disponible gratuitement et en mode asynchrone destiné aux jeunes de la maternelle à la 12<sup>e</sup> année.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Le programme éducatif de portée nationale sera dévoilé lors d’un événement de lancement en primeur le 6 décembre 2023 à 11 h, heure des Rocheuses.
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">En l’honneur de la Journée internationale des personnes handicapées, le Panthéon des sports canadiens est fier d’avoir créé, en partenariat
avec Olympiques spéciaux Canada et le Fonds du patrimoine des Jeux d’hiver d’Olympiques spéciaux Canada de 2024 à Calgary, un programme éducatif national aux contenus alignés avec les programmes d’études provinciaux et territoriaux, qui expose les jeunes à
l’héritage, à l’impact et aux leçons de Jackie Barrett, le premier athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux à être intronisé au Panthéon des sports canadiens.
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">« Je suis très fier que le Panthéon des sports canadiens et Olympiques spéciaux Canada rendent hommage à mon histoire parce que cela prouve
que tout le monde mérite de rêver grand – tout le monde mérite une chance de faire ses preuves dans le sport et dans la vie, » a dit Jackie Barrett. « Si vous avez un rêve, poursuivez-le. Ne laissez rien ni personne vous en empêcher. Quant aux parents ou tuteurs
d’un enfant vivant avec une déficience intellectuelle ou développementale, si vous vous demandez si votre enfant devrait participer à Olympiques spéciaux ou non, mon conseil, c’est de les laisser s’impliquer. Dès qu’ils se joindront au mouvement, leur vie
changera pour toujours. »</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">« Nous sommes si reconnaissants envers Olympiques spéciaux Canada et le Fonds du patrimoine des Jeux d’hiver d’Olympiques spéciaux Canada
de 2024 à Calgary d’avoir financé la création de ce programme éducatif, fondé sur notre engagement commun d’amplifier le pouvoir du sport en tant que champion de l’inclusion, » a affirmé Cheryl Bernard, présidente et chef de direction du Panthéon des sports
canadiens et co-présidente des Jeux d’hiver d’Olympiques spéciaux Canada de 2024 à Calgary.
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Ce programme complet comportant quatre modules célèbre la richesse de la diversité, favorise l’équité et encourage l’inclusion à travers
le parcours remarquable d’un modèle exceptionnel, inspirant les jeunes à rêver grand en se reconnaissant dans une véritable icône du sport.
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">« Olympiques spéciaux Canada est fier d’être le partenaire du Panthéon des sports canadiens, avec lequel nous avons uni nos forces pour créer ce programme
novateur qui contribuera à sensibiliser les Canadiens aux réalisations de nos athlètes et à la valeur de l’inclusion, tout en ouvrant les cœurs et les esprits des jeunes de partout au pays, » a ajouté Gail Hamamoto,
<span style="color:black">présidente et directrice générale d’Olympiques spéciaux Canada. « </span>Jackie Barrett, le tout premier athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux à être intronisé au Panthéon des sports canadiens, a inspiré ce programme. Il représente des milliers
d’athlètes d’Olympiques spéciaux de tous âges et de tous types de compétences qui, tous les jours et tout au long de l’année, participent à des programmes dans des communautés d’un océan à l’autre. Nous savons que ce n’est pas la présence d’une déficience
intellectuelle ou développementale qui empêche la réussite – c’est plutôt l’absence d’opportunités. Jackie Barrett en est la preuve. »</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">L’événement de lancement en primeur du 6 décembre donnera au public un aperçu de deux des modules du programme et présentera également des messages spécialement
préparés par des Olympiens, des membres du Panthéon et des athlètes d’Olympiques spéciaux pour cet événement.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><em><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">« Esprit sportif : L’histoire de Jackie Barrett
</span></em><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">est une ressource éducative formidable qui met en lumière les forces et les habiletés exceptionnelles des athlètes d’Olympiques spéciaux. En équipant les éducateurs de partout au pays
avec les outils et le vocabulaire leur permettant de promouvoir l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec une déficience intellectuelle, nous animerons toute une nation de jeunes qui pourront partager et communiquer cet enthousiasme en encourageant les athlètes
des Jeux d’hiver d’Olympiques spéciaux Canada de 2024 à Calgary et qui seront ainsi témoins du pouvoir de la représentation. Nous allons aussi créer un héritage qui perdurera bien au-delà de 2024, » a dit Karen Dommett, gestionnaire principale des Jeux d’hiver
d’Olympiques spéciaux Canada de 2024 à Calgary.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">À propos de John "Jackie" Barrett</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Pendant 28 ans, dont 20 en tant que dynamophile, la détermination inébranlable de Jackie Barrett a impressionné le monde, redéfinissant les perceptions des athlètes d’Olympiques spéciaux. Jackie
Barrett a commencé à pratiquer la dynamophilie pendant ses années à l’école secondaire. Il a ensuite remporté un nombre époustouflant de 20 médailles d’or aux Jeux d’été d’Olympiques spéciaux Canada et un remarquable total de 13 médailles d’or aux Jeux d’été
mondiaux. Il a pris sa retraite après avoir fracassé des records aux Jeux d’été mondiaux d’Olympiques spéciaux de 2015 à Los Angeles à l’épreuve de flexion de jambe (squat) avec une barre à 277,5 kg (611 lb), au soulevé de terre (deadlift) avec une barre à
297,5 kg (656 lb) et au total des trois épreuves avec un pointage de 697,5 kg (1538 lb).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Fracassant les obstacles tout comme il battait les records, Jackie Barrett est devenu le premier athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux à être intronisé au Panthéon des sports canadiens, le seul musée national
du sport au Canada.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">À propos de l’événement de lancement en primeur :
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">L’événement de lancement en primeur du programme
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Esprit sportif : L’histoire de Jackie Barrett
</span></em>sera diffusé en direct et en continu le 6 décembre 2023 à 11 h, heure des Rocheuses. Pour en savoir plus et pour vous inscrire, rendez-vous sur :
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Trousse d’information pour les médias, à télécharger :
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Esprit sportif : L’histoire de Jackie Barrett</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">À propos du Panthéon des sports canadiens</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Le Panthéon des sports canadiens est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré qui, depuis plus de 68 ans, joue un rôle essentiel au Canada à titre d’institution culturelle. À titre de seul musée
national du sport au Canada, notre organisme a le mandat de célébrer les héros et les héroïnes du sport qui ont atteint l’apogée de leur carrière et qui vont « au-delà de la victoire » pour apporter une contribution exceptionnelle à notre société. Le travail
du Panthéon est guidé par trois piliers principaux - conservation, éducation et leadership intellectuel, et motivé par l’objectif d’inspirer les leaders de demain grâce aux leçons inestimables que procure le sport. Ce travail se fait avec les communautés,
dans les salles de classe et en reconnaissant nos modèles sportifs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Pour des informations additionnelles sur le Panthéon des sports canadiens, visitez le
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sportshall.ca&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=RJcDuL_Wbs3dGA98vDBxuKADExUKcNTWjmSJpXJc2xU&m=4FVuiD1JQ9Zz3iaFQ48jnwqr86CSZK3YBJrRvWZME5OpRvkGFb3ym5vHe2cUmSz_&s=-eLUKMpSNx4rsCdFAsefr9f3Jq3TP_bQ1VJERPLcEHw&e=">
sportshall.ca</a> ou suivez le Panthéon des sports canadiens sur les réseaux sociaux – Facebook, Twitter ou Instagram (@cansportshall).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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sportshall.ca</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">À propos d'Olympiques spéciaux Canada</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">La section canadienne de ce mouvement international, fondée en 1974, met à profit les bienfaits transformateurs et la joie du sport pour enrichir l'expérience de vie des personnes présentant une
déficience intellectuelle. Actif à longueur d'année dans 12 sections provinciales et territoriales, ce mouvement populaire dépasse la sphère sportive pour favoriser l'autonomisation des personnes, changer les attitudes et bâtir des communautés. Des milliers
d'athlètes, âgés entre deux ans jusqu'à un âge avancé, sont inscrits à des programmes d'Olympiques spéciaux offerts toute l'année partout au pays.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur
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www.specialolympics.ca/fr</a> ou suivez-nous sur Facebook, Instagram et Twitter (@SpecialOCanada).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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