One of our country’s Olympic athletes has received an international honour.
Nova Scotia gymnast Ellie Black has won the Paris 2024 Fair Play Award.
The award honours extraordinary acts of sporting spirit during the Games.
Black and teammate Shallon Olsen were seen comforting a French competitor after the artistic gymnastics qualifier.
“We are thrilled to see Ellie Black receive this well-deserved recognition,” Dr. Jeno Kamuti, president of the International Fair Play Committee, said in a news release.
“Her example serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and respect in competition.”
Athletes and fans were invited to submit nominations via social media. A jury composed of representatives from the International Olympic Committee and the International Fair Play Committee then selected a shortlist of five finalists.
The final decision was made by public vote, which garnered tens of thousands of responses, according to the committees.
Black, a four-time Olympian, was the only Canadian to be nominated for the award.
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— em (@canxawfc) July 31, 2024
