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November 25, 2008

TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN LINDSAY ALCOCK RETIRES
FROM COMPETITIVE RACING

- Alcock to focus on motivational speaking before pursuing chiropractic school next fall -

The Canadian Skeleton team is extremely deep and talented and throughout our selection races over the last six weeks it was apparent to me that the odds were not in my favor to qualify for the 2010 squad. I did not have the inner drive anymore to continue competing at this high level. After 10 incredible years of racing competitively, I am leaving the program stronger than it has ever been, and I am proud to pass the gauntlet on to the new generation of young sliders. To be an Olympian once is remarkable, but to go to two Olympics shows character, an ability to balance life and finances, and the longevity of excellence. It is something I am very proud of.

I couldn't have achieved success without the help from my family, friends, teammates, coaches, medical staff, and sport psychologists. Thank you for your incredible commitment to my sport program and for helping me bring my performance to such a high level. Thank you to Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton for believing in my abilities from the very beginning and for supporting my decision to exit out of the sport. To my sponsors, ARC Energy Trust and The Starratt Team, you saw me through both the highs and the lows and your unwavering support was integral to the longevity I achieved in my sport career. Finally, a big thank you to the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary for helping me with valuable resources and workshops during the span of my career. Your continuous presence was another key ingredient that did not go unnoticed.

To all of my fans, thank you for your emails of support. It's been a wonderful ride over the last decade and I am humbled by your kind words. Here's to the next chapter!

Best wishes,

Lindsay