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 Never Made it to the Podium |
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They stand among Canada's great sporting heroes, immortalized by world championships, shattered records and even stamps. Yet their overstuffed trophy cabinets contain no Olympic medal. We look back at some remarkable Olympians and the reasons they fell short of the most coveted honour in amateur sport. |
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 The mental toll is high when a few crucial seconds can brand you a world-famous champion — or an also-ran. (Radio; runs 7:30) |
 The astonishing marathoner mysteriously collapsed in the 1908 Olympics. (Radio; runs 4:06) |
 As cantankerous as he was talented, the cycling legend's chances of Olympic glory ended in a wheelchair. (TV; runs 7:32) |
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 The world-class high jumper is gracious — some say too gracious — in defeat. (Radio; runs 8:18) |
 The world champion trap shooter is aiming for a medal at the 1976 Games. (TV; runs 1:32) |
 Canada's best-ever gymnast has had a great career — but no Olympics. (Radio; runs 3:05) |
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 Canada's world-class pentathlete fears that injecting politics into sport could kill the Olympic Games. (TV; runs 3:28) |
 The skating champ's apology for Olympic loss touched the country. (Radio; runs 6:01) |
 The equestrian hopes Big Ben will carry him to the Olympic podium. (TV; runs 6:19) |
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 The cyclist is down but not out after a terrible crash cost her a medal challenge. (TV; runs 2:56) |
 The former Olympic swimmer has had his biggest impact in the boardroom, not the pool. (TV; runs 8:07) |
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