亚洲天堂 Lake鈥檚 very own Olympian has received Canada-wide recognition for her excellence in the sport, and his been awarded a National Award.
Biathlete Emily Dickson is this year鈥檚 recipient of Biathlon Canada鈥檚 Myriam Bedard Award to recognize individuals who have displayed extraordinary dedication and commitment in the achievement of excellence in the sport of Biathlon.
In a social media post, Dickson said, 鈥淔eeling very grateful to have been named the recipient of Biathlon Canada鈥檚 鈥楳yriam Bedard Award鈥� for the 2022 season.鈥�
Earlier this year, the 25-year-old biathlete was selected to be a part of Team Canada to represent the country in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Dickson started her biathlon career in 2006 and secured her first national championship medal [silver] in 2012. Later that year, she relocated from 亚洲天堂 Lake to Prince George to attend Pacific Sport鈥檚 Northern B.C. Sport School.
She made her first international appearance at the 2013 IBU Youth World Championships. She earned two golds, a silver and a bronze at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, and has been named to Biathlon Canada鈥檚 Junior, U24, and Senior National teams in her career.
Dickson is a 12-time national champion and a 26-time national medalist, and for her to have received an award for her excellence in the sport, means a recognition for her efforts.
鈥淚t is such an honour for me to be recognized alongside a long list of incredible people who have contributed so much to our sport in Canada. I鈥檓 humbled,鈥� she added in her Facebook post.
This award is not just restricted to athletes, but could also be bestowed upon coaches or other people involved in working towards the achievement of the mission of the association.
One such person is Dickson鈥檚 coach, Rachel Koroscil, who has also received this year鈥檚 鈥楩emale Coach of the Year Award鈥�.
鈥淪he is so deserving of the recognition and I think it speaks volumes to the work she is doing with the Canmore Nordic Ski Club & Team Trail Sports. I am thankful to have the opportunity to work with such a committed and caring coach,鈥� said Dickson.
