Alexandre Bilodeau Wins Canada’s First Gold Medal On Canadian Soil, Can His Win Bring The Country Together?

Twenty two-year old Alexandre  Bilodeau of Canada won the men’s moguls at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver British Columbia yesterday. I am so happy! The win is signifigant, because it is the first time a Canadian athlete won a gold medal on home soil.

I am also proud of  Jennifer Heil of Canada, she won a silver medal in the women’s mogul event on Saturday night. Heil deserves Canada’s respect she tried her best!

Bilodeau upset the  former Olympic champion Dale-Begg Smith of Australia to win the men’s event. Begg-Smith is actually a Canadian citizen, but he is now  competes for Australia. I thought the judges were going to cheat for Begg-Smith because I thought his performance wasn’t that great.

I believe Begg-Smith did not deserve a silver medal, he should be in fourth place.

I am thrilled that the judges rewarded Bilodeau for his incredible performance! Bilodeau is from Quebec,at the back of my mind I wonder “can this victory bring the country together?” I am serious, there has been so much division between French and English speaking Canada. I just think Bilodeau’s performance is wonderful for Canada!

I watched the men’s moguls and it was an exciting competition! The speed, strength, power, these mogul skiers have is incredible! The flips are just amazing!