The strength of the wolf was the pack for Team Alberta who represented the province proudly at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.

The team earned an impressive 86 medals competing in eight winter sports: 5-pin bowling, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, floor hockey, snowshoeing, and speed skating from February 25 to 29.

“To say that Team Alberta was triumphant would be an understatement,” says Team Alberta Chef de Mission Jodi Flanagan. “Alberta had many great victories over opponents or with personal best scores. We had many achievements over the year including fitness growth, team bonding, and improvements in their sport performance.”

The Wolfpack was certainly spectacular, earning 86 total medals, but what defined this team was their bond. Athletes united under the symbol of the wolf and howled for each other at their various sporting events throughout the week.

“We became The Wolfpack over the year and built a true identity that encouraged growth and confidence and support,” says Flanagan. “Our motto ‘the Strength of the Pack is the Wolf, the Strength of the Wolf is the Pack,’ by Rudyard Kipling carried us through the year and into Games.”

“We are filled with gratitude to the Games organization and to Special Olympics Canada for this amazing opportunity.”

Team Alberta received 34 gold medals, 26 silver and 26 bronze. 

Photos courtesy Special Olympics Albera