Gilmore accepted a “medal” at King Edward School in Kitchener, Ontario. It was not presented by Sports Canada, but rather a a social media campaign called “Thanks Gilmore” which raised funds through Indiegogo.com.
Cool.
Speedskater Gilmore Junio made worldwide headlines when he stepped aside from the men’s 1000 metres at the 2014 Sochi Olympics so Canadian teammate Denny Morrison could compete …
Morrison, who’s from B.C., fell during an earlier qualifying round, and after Junio stepped aside, went on to win a silver medal. …
Speedskater Gilmore Junio thanked with crowdfunded medal
Gilmore Junio honoured with a medal made of gold, silver and maplewood
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