Hey Canada What Are You Made Of?

Hudson's Bay Co.

Meet the Hudson’s Bay Co. Athletes

Hudson’s Bay Co. has a proud legacy of supporting Canadian amateur athletes. From the first time our Canadian Olympic winter athletes wore Hudson’s Bay Company outfits in 1936 to its ongoing fundraising efforts in support of Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams, our company is fully committed to supporting the hopes and dreams of Canada’s amateur athletes.

Athletes featured in our video:

  • Jeff Batchelor

    Jeff Batchelor

    Snowboarding – Halfpipe
    Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • Silver Medal at the World Championships in South Korea, 2009
    • Bronze Medal over all for the 2007-08 World Cup season
    • Silver Medal at the Calgary World Cup, 2008
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    “I’m made of steel.”
  • Sarah Bonikowsky

    Sarah Bonikowsky

    Rowing
    Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • 4th, Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games (W8)
    • 2nd, 2008 World Cup, Poznan, Poland (W8)
    • 3rd, 2008 World Cup, Lucerne, Switzerland (W8)

    Past Olympics: Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games

    “I’m made of a lot of really bad jokes!”
  • Joshua Cassidy

    Joshua Cassidy

    Athletics (Wheelchair 800m, 1500m, 5000m)
    Hometown: Port Elgin, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • Competed in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Summer Games, finishing the year ranking 4th internationally in the 1500m and 5000m events
    • Became the Canadian record holder for the 5000m in 2007, with a time of 9:58.13
    • Canadian Champion and Gold medalist in the 800m, 1500m, and 5000m at the National Championships in Windsor, Ontario

    Past Olympics: Beijing 2008 Paralympic Summer Games

    “I’m made of focus and a lot of personal motivation.”
  • Krista Guloien

    Krista Guloien

    Rowing
    Hometown: Port Moody, British Columbia
    Accomplishments:
    • Representing Canada in the first women's quad since 1996
    • Qualifying for the women's quad for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games
    • Representing Canada and participating in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games

    Past Olympics: Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games

    “I’m made of a passion for life.”
  • Janine Hanson

    Janine Hanson

    Rowing
    Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Accomplishments:
    • Racing at the Olympics was a great experience. I didn't get the result that I wanted, but I was happy with the performance my team had and that's all I can ask for! We did our best.
    • Graduating from the University of Michigan with my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Movement Science in the spring of 2006. I was rowing for Michigan at the time too.
    • I have been working with kids with Autism since June 2003 and it is a real passion of mine. I continue to do this work while I train.

    Past Olympics: Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games

    “I’m made of strength and passion.”
  • Jessica Hodgins

    Jessica Hodgins

    Para Swimming
    Hometown: Tecumseh, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • My first big swimming accomplishment was the 2005 Canada Games
    • 2006 World Championships in Durban, South Africa
    • 2006 Para Pan American Games
    “I’m made of passion.”
  • Oskar Johansson

    Oskar Johansson

    Sailing
    Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • Silver medal, World Championship, Auckland, New Zealand 2008
    • 4th (Leather medal), Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games
    • Gold medal, Pan Am Games, Winnipeg, Manitoba 1999

    Past Olympics: Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games
    Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games

    “I’m made of passion.”
  • Brad Martin

    Brad Martin

    Snowboarding
    Hometown: Ancaster, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • 1st place, Calgary World Cup, 2008
    • 2nd place, Stoneham Quebec World Cup, 2008
    • 2nd place, Stoneham Quebec World Cup, 2009

    Past Olympics: Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games

    “I’m made of determination and snow.”
  • Meagan Michie

    Meagan Michie

    Para Swimming
    Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • Finishing 4th in the 100 m Breaststroke at the 2008 Canadian Paralympic Team Trials in the SB9 Category
    • High Point Award at the 2008 Ontario Paralympic Games for my performance in the 100 m Breaststroke
    • Bronze and Silver Medalist at the 2005 Canada Summer Games
    “I’m made of dreams.”
  • Ben Shamoon

    Ben Shamoon

    Boxing
    Hometown: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
    Accomplishments:
    • Four-time Provincial Champion
    • Two-time National Champion (2006, 2008)
    • Gold medalist at the 2008 National Youth Championship
    • Gold medalist at the 2006 National Cadet Championship
    • Silver medalist at the 2008 Youth Commonwealth Games, India
    • Bronze at the 2008 Brandenburg Cup, Germany
    “I’m made of blood, sweat and tears”
  • Romina Stefancic

    Romina Stefancic

    Rowing
    Hometown: London, Ontario / Victoria, British Columbia
    Accomplishments:
    • 4th place at Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games (W8)
    • 7th place Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games (W8)
    • 5th place World rowing Championship 2006 (W8)

    Past Olympics: Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games
    Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games

    “I’m made of determination, perseverance and stubbornness.”
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