{"id":288,"date":"2020-09-09T16:15:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T16:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedskating.ca\/?post_type=awards&p=288"},"modified":"2023-12-05T12:13:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T17:13:00","slug":"short-track-athlete-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"awards","link":"https:\/\/speedskating.ca\/awards\/short-track-athlete-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Track Athlete of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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First awarded in 1970, the Athlete of the Year Award recognizes athletes who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to success during the season through outstanding performance at national or international competitions, dedication to the team and\/or individual training program, continued growth in physical and technical abilities, and demonstration of leadership, integrity, and respect.<\/p>\n

Canadian short track skaters are eligible to win either the Nathalie Lambert Award (Female Short Track Athlete of the Year) or the Marc Gagnon Award (Male Short Track Athlete of the Year).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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SELECTION CRITERIA<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Nominees for a Short Track Athlete of the Year award must demonstrate exceptional commitment to success during the season through:<\/p>\n