Canadian Olympic Committee  – TORONTO — On November 3, 2016, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) will announce a new national partnership which will mark a significant milestone in the COC’s commitment to support athletes’ career transition and professional development. This partnership will be the first of its kind in the COC’s history.

Media are invited for interview and photo opportunities.

WHO:
Christopher Overholt, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Olympic Committee
David Saunders, Dean, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
Gabriel Beauchesne-Sévigny, Beijing 2008 Olympian, Canoe-Kayak
Nicole Forrester, Beijing 2008 Olympian, Athletics
Benoît Huot, 19-time Paralympic medallist, Swimming
Rosie MacLennan, Two-time Olympic champion, Gymnastics
Nathaniel Miller, Beijing 2008 Olympian, Water Polo
Ben Russell, Canoe-Kayak

WHEN:
11:00 a.m. ET
November 3, 2016

WHERE:
Suite 3020
200 Front St W, Toronto ON

Contacts

Cherry Ye
Program Manager, Media Relations
Canadian Olympic Committee
Phone: 416 324-4123
Mobile: 416 427-4341
cye@olympic.ca
 

Ricky Landry
Manager, Corporate Communications
Canadian Olympic Committee
Phone: 514-861-3696
Mobile: 514-229-4833
rlandry@olympic.ca
 

 

Amber Wallace
Director of Communications and External Relations
Smith School of Business
Phone: 613–533-3151
Mobile: 613-484-7033
awallace@queensu.ca