We went to a medals presentation ceremony towards the end of the Olympics. It turned out to be good timing as 2 women's bobsleigh teams won 2 medals that day; silver and gold! And the women's short track speed skating team won Silver. Since we didn't have tickets for any live competitions, we figured the next best thing would be to take in the atmosphere of a Victory Ceremony.
There were 3 huge video screens, one on either side of the stage, and one opposite the stage to give those far-away seats (i.e., us) a better view. Most of the time I photographed the video screens for clarity's sake, but since the Canadian Silver Medal presentation for short track speed skating team pursuit was live on the floor in front of us (not video-linked from Whistler), I zoomed in my camera for all it was worth to show the team raising their arms in victory to the thunderous applause of a BC Place amphi-theatre full of appreciative fans. It was one of those warm and fuzzy moments, I have to say.
I think she's trying to sign something about "...With Glowing Hearts".
The kids in front of us were having a great time holding up a Canadian flag at any opportunity.
And this is us, with glowing hearts.
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