Twenty-four years ago, the nation was unwilling to hear the Olympic hero’s message. It matters more than ever as Canadians finally confront their country’s own racist history. “We can’t afford to blow this moment,” he says.
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Why Donovan Bailey’s 1996 gold is an iconic moment in sports
Understanding the sprinter’s record-setting victory as Canada’s top athletic achievement
Donovan Bailey on the Pan Am Games: A breeding ground for champions
Can the man once known as the world’s fastest athlete help sell Toronto’s fast-approaching Pan Am Games?
Bold declaration of the night
Shortly after Sidney Crosby put that rubber disk into the net, the Heritage Minister officially relegated Paul Henderson, Donovan Bailey, Nancy Greene and various other victors.
Too fast to be clean?
Why the world’s fastest man can’t run clear of controversy
A real underdog Baseball story, Elizabeth May searches for a riding, and Brad Pitt: joint artist
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