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Eric Bedard
The Olympic Games or Olympics is an international multi-sport event taking place every four years which comprises of summer and winter games. Though the first ancient games were held in 776 B.C, the modern games started from 1896. The unity of the 5 continents is shown on the Olympic flag by five colorful intertwined rings of red, blue, green, yellow, and black, created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin to represent at least one color of the participating country’s national flag.
Eric Bedard was born on December 17, 1976 in Saint-Thecle, Quebec and is a Canadian short track speed skater who has won 4 Olympic medals 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze. His height is 6 foot 1 inch and weight 190 pounds. He participated in three individual events at the 2006 Winter Olympics and finished fourth in the 500 meter.
Also he led a team into the 5000 meter relay, winning the silver medal. He has been a long time member of Canada's short track team and has won four medals in three Olympic Games, bronze in the 1,000 meters in Nagano, and two golds and silver in the 5,000 meter relay. He has also had a lot of success at the World Championships, capturing 10 medals, including three golds 5,000 meter relay in 2005 and 1998 and 500 meter in 2000.
Eric Bedard, with all his dedication and devotion in his play has achieved many goals in his overall playing career. His superior approach and devotion to the game which made him stand out from the other players.
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