Triathlete SIMON WHITFIELD. What an honour for an athlete and 36 year old Simon Whitfield couldn't be more excited about it. He was picked over other favourites Show Jumper Ian Millar and cyclist Clara Hughes earlier today on Parliament Hill.

Want to get to know him a little bit more? See what inspires him and what his day to day training is like - check out the video below.

GO TEAM CANADA!!

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