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TORONTO — Canada’s Olympic team (and their medal haul) were flying, and not just because of a great performance at the Rio Olympic Games. As an Official Sponsor of Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams, Air Canada flew the athletes back to Canada with flights arriving yesterday and today at Toronto Pearson airport.
“Like all Canadians, we at Air Canada have cheered our athletes and been inspired by the skills and sportsmanship they have demonstrated during the games,” said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada.
Captain Steve Bulger waves the flag from Air Canada flight 1099 in Toronto.
Returning Olympic athletes get a water cannon salute.
Air Canada employees with Erica Wiebe, Gold medalist in Women’s 75 kg Wrestling.
First Officer Brian Dietrich, trampoline champion Rosie MacLennan with her Gold medal, and Captain Steve Bulger.
Olympic swimmers Kylie Masse (who won bronze in the Women’s 4x100m freestyle relay), and multi-medal winner Penny Oleksiak with Air Canada crew.
Air Canada employees doing a selfie with Erica Wiebe, Gold medalist in Women’s 75 kg Wrestling.
Transporting Canada’s team to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro was a large logistical undertaking requiring the dedicated efforts of hundreds of Air Canada employees, added Smith. Here are some of the highlights:
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