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Originally Posted by vicphoenix13
Anyone notice how many of the Canadian Olympic medalists train in Victoria? Athletes like Simon Whitfield, Ryan Cochrane, the mens eight rowing team and the mens lightweight rowers. That's a credit to the training facilities and good weather that Victoria provides. Much like Calgary is Canada's Winter Olympics home, Victoria is now Canada's Summer Olympics home.
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A lot of that has to do with the very mild winters in BC. It may not get that hot year round but because it never gets that cold there's always an opportunity. Also why our women's soccer team is so much better than our mens team.