Own the Podium Extends Thoughts and Prayers to Family of Frank King - a True Olympic Hero

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"Today we are deeply saddened by the passing of Canadian Olympic visionary and icon - Frank King. A transformative leader, far ahead of his time, Frank was the man who led the team ultimately responsible for the resounding success of Calgary 88 - the Olympic Games that opened up Canada’s remarkable spirit to the world. He was a patriot and true advocate for the power of sport. He was humble to the core - a champion for his city, province and country - one of the most trusted Canadian leaders of his generation.

His vision and good will elevated the standard by which the world now measures the success of Olympic and Paralympic Games and their legacies. If Canada is a world leading winter sport nation today, then much of the credit is owed to Frank King who believed that the Calgary 88 Games were a beginning that others could then build on.

This is truly a very sad day. Frank was as good a man as there is. A great Canadian, and a terrific friend and mentor. The best of the best. Frank and his family are in the thoughts and prayers of Canada's entire sport community - we wish him lasting peace."

...John Furlong, Chair, Own the Podium

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Les pensées et les prières des membres d’À nous le podium vont à la famille de Frank King, un véritable héros olympique

Aujourd’hui, nous sommes profondément attristés par le décès d’un visionnaire et icône olympique canadien, Frank King. Chef novateur, très en avance sur son temps, M. King était celui qui a dirigé l’équipe derrière le succès retentissant des Jeux olympiques de 1988 à Calgary, qui ont permis au Canada d’ouvrir son esprit au reste du monde. C’était un véritable patriote et défenseur du pouvoir du sport. Il était très humble, même en tant que champion de sa ville, de sa province et de son pays, ainsi que l’un des chefs canadiens les plus dignes de confiance de sa génération.

Sa vision a permis d’élever les standards qui sont maintenant respectés partout dans le monde pour mesurer le succès des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques ainsi que leurs legs. Si le Canada est aujourd’hui une nation de premier rang à l’échelle mondiale en sports d’hiver, c’est en grande partie grâce à Frank King, qui croyait que les Jeux de 1988 à Calgary étaient seulement un début.

C’est une journée très triste. M. King était un homme très bon. Un excellent Canadien, ami et mentor. Il était le meilleur des meilleurs. M. King et sa famille sont dans les pensées et les prières de toute la communauté sportive du Canada. Tous nos vœux de paix.

… John Furlong, président, À nous le podium

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