Shortly after she’d taken gold in Sochi – her second win in consecutive Olympics – bobsledder Kaillie Humphries decided she wanted to pilot a men’s team.
That’s a lot of ‘I’s’ and ‘my’s’ in a sentence about a team sport. It was difficult not to get the impression that Humphries was racing for herself, rather than for Canada.Despite the clash, Humphries wore the Maple Leaf once again in Pyeongchang. She won bronze. Humphries demanded a court release her from her obligations to Canada, allowing her to compete for the United States. Getting to the next Olympics would still be a major hurdle. That would require Humphries obtaining U.S. citizenship. But being allowed to leave was the first step.On Tuesday, a Calgary judge scuppered the plan for now, ruling that Bobsleigh Canada has the authority to determine whether one of its athletes may decamp for another national team.
As such, it’s not the higher, faster and stronger that make Olympians special. Lots of people everywhere are jumping super high and running really fast all the time. You can turn on an NFL game or Wimbledon and watch them do it on the regular.What makes Olympians special is this core aspect of selfless duty. The athletes don’t do this for money or fame. They do it for country.
Usually, it’s a good bargain for the Olympian. Once someone has competed under the rings, they maintain a soft glow for the rest of their lives. Their country owes them a debt of gratitude. Their neighbours admire them. It is as if they went to war, without the hassle of being shot at. Should the competitor win something, the effect is amplified.
Humphries has had a remarkable career. It would not have been possible without Canada. You can’t practice bobsledding in your basement as a kid. You can’t learn to bobsled in gym class.
TSNScianitti Globe_Sports Well said. Humphries has always been 'Me First' in a team sport and is now trying to extort the very foundation that made her famous. $45 Mill - give me a break
TSNScianitti Globe_Sports I don't know much about bobsledding, but 'turncoat' is giving the extremist Ezra Levant a platform in your paper.
Globe_Sports TURNCOAT ? What kind of sport is prohibiting athletes to join the group of their liking ? Athletes are not owned by clubs ! Imagine your employer prevents you from changing company ?
Globe_Sports Globe and Mail should realize no one likes their hiring a hatemonger like Ezra Levant. zeroclass zerocred ShotReputation cdnpoli cdnmedia
Globe_Sports Her garish tattoos represent her 'look at me now' attitude quite well. It's always been just about her. We were needed for her dream.
Globe_Sports Let her go, who cares!
Globe_Sports Some would have us believe this is over 30 minutes of massage time. The unbelievable $45 MILLION law suit is all I need to know about this person.
Globe_Sports “They do it for country.” To a degree sure but if it was only for country few if any would do it. Release her to compete. This isn’t a cult where she can’t leave.
Globe_Sports Thanks. This clarifies teh situation. And to add to the problem but complaining about a judge - priceless.
Globe_Sports How does one legitimately protest actual or perceived personal threats and not appear to be weak or manipulative or extortionate?
Globe_Sports The 'turncoats' are the people who abused her and the people in power who defended them instead of protecting their athlete. I'm Canadian, and she's got my support 100%.
Globe_Sports A 45 million dollar lawsuit... Against a bobsled organization She just jumped the shark and has list all credibility... Time for Ms.Humphries to move along
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