After the Canadian upset last night in Women's Mogul with Montreal native Jenn Heil falling short of a gold meal to American Hannah Kearney, Canada had the chance to redeem themselves again Sunday.
Alexandre Bilodeau broke the "curse", giving Canada it's first gold medal on home soil during an Olympic Games. Bilodeau, 22, came first in men's dual moguls, beating out Canadian ex-patriat, Dale Begg-Smith, who represented Australia, with a score of 26.75.
This should come as a boost of inspiration and encouragement to the Canadian team to continue to "Own the Podium".
More good news for Team Canada came out of Vancouver on Sunday in women's long track speed skating. Ottawa-born Kristina Groves won a bronze medal in the 3,000 meter event behind the Czech, Martina Sablikova, who finished first, and Stephanie Beckert of Germany who took the silver.
Two time medalist and Canadian flag bearer, Clara Hughes, placed fifth and in an even more suprising finish, Cindy Klassen rounded out the event in 14th place.
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