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Barbara Ann Scott carries the Olympic torch in hometown

(December 10, 2009 - OTTAWA, ON) – Olympic gold medalist Barbara Ann Scott will carry the Olympic torch in her hometown of Ottawa, Ontario this weekend. On Sunday, December 13, 2009 the skating icon will relay the torch from 2343 Baseline Road to the Baseline Road/Rockway Crescent intersection at approximately 7:43a.m.

Born in Ottawa, Barbara Ann Scott is known as ‘Canada’s Sweetheart’ after her gold medal win at the 1948 Winter Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. At just 19-years-old she became a household name, winning the Canadian Championships, North America Championships, European Championships, World Championships, and an Olympic title; she became the first North American to win all five titles in the same year (1948). Carrying the torch has added to the numerous honours and awards Scott has received over her career in sport.

Scott is still the only Canadian woman to win Olympic gold and her impact on figure skating has been truly legendary as she continues to inspire young skaters to strive for greatness.

Media and fans are invited to cheer Scott on this Sunday as she carries the torch here in Ottawa.

Media unable to attend the torch relay on Sunday, December 13 may request interviews through Emma Bowie, Public Relations Coordinator at either 613.747.1007 ext:2547 or ebowie@skatecanada.ca.

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