RBC Olympians

RBC Olympians are Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Athletes hired by RBC Royal Bank as community ambassadors who share Olympic messages of excellence and leadership with Canadian communities. In 2008, RBC has hired 29 athletes across Canada.

Athletes are provided with the opportunity to gain work experience that will help them prepare for life after they retire from competition, while also receiving much-needed funding to help them pursue their Olympic and Paralympic aspirations.

Notable Current and Past RBC Olympians

* Jennifer Botterill, Ice Hockey, Gold Medal: 2006 Winter Olympic Games (Torino), Gold Medal: 2002 Winter Olympic Games (Salt Lake City), Silver Medal: 1998 Winter Olympic Games (Nagano)

* Steven Elm, Speedskating, Silver Medal (Team Pursuit): 2006 Winter Olympic Games (Torino), Former World Record Holder: Team Pursuit (2005/2006) and 3000m (2000-2001)

* Perdita Felicien, 100m hurdles, Gold Medal: 2003 World Championships, Silver Medal: 2007 World Championships
* Jayna Hefford, Ice Hockey, Gold Medal: 2006 Winter Olympic Games (Torino), Gold Medal: 2002 Winter Olympic Games (Salt Lake City)
* Dominique Maltais, Snowboarding (Snowboard Cross), Bronze Medal: 2006 Winter Olympic Games (Torino), Gold Medal: 2006 World Cup (Austria)
* Kristi Richards, Freestyle Skiing - Moguls, Gold Medal: 2007 World Cup

Further reading

* http://www.rbc.com/sponsorship/olympics/2008_olympians.html
* http://www.olympic.ca/EN/organization/news/2004/0810.shtml