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	professional speakers' bureau - about psb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Adam Van Koeverden, a 22-year-old native of Oakville, Ont., was Canada's lone double medallist at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
		Van Koeverden captured a gold medal with a victory in the K1 500 event, one day after racing to a bronze in the K1 1,000.
		As a result of his performance, Van Koeverden was chosen to carry the Canadian flag at the Closing Ceremony in Athens and won the prestigious Lou Marsh Award as Canada’s outstanding athlete.
	www.prospeakers.com /speakers/?load=vankoeverden (202 words)

	Van Koeverden, Adam
		Van Koeverden, Adam, kayaker (b at Oakville, Ont 29 Jan 1982).
		Van Koeverden began canoeing and KAYAKING at a young age in Oakville.
		Van Koeverden's performance was rewarded by the Canadian Olympic Committee, who chose him to carry the Canadian flag at the Closing Ceremonies.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0009815 (297 words)

	Van Koeverden, Adam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Koeverden, Adam, kayaker (born on January 29, 1982, at Oakville, Ont.).
		Van Koeverden returned to Canada shortly after, both to continue his training and begin studies at MCMASTER UNIVERSITY.
		Van Koeverden began his Olympic competition at Athens with a bronze medal in the men's 1000-metre event.
	thecanadianencyclopedia.com /PrinterFriendly.cfm?Params=J1ARTJ0009815 (247 words)

	McMaster University student Adam van Koeverden wins bronze in Olympic kayaking
		Canada's first double medalist at this year's Olympics, van Koeverden won gold in the K1 500meter and bronze Friday in the k1000meter kayak race.
		Adam is a 22-year-old McMaster Kinesiology student from Oakville, ON.
		Van Koeverden captured the Silver in K1, 1000 at the World Championships in Gainesville, US in September of 2003 and placed fourth in the same event at the World Cup in June.
	www.mcmaster.ca /ua/opr/nms/newsreleases/2004/koeverden.html (301 words)

	Adam van Koeverden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Adam van Koeverden (born January 29, 1982 at Oakville, Ontario) is a Canadian flatwater kayak racer and reigning Olympic champion in K-1 500m.
		At the 2004 Summer Olympics Van Koeverden won 2 medals including a bronze in the same event and a gold in the kayak singles 500 m.
		Van Koeverden is a student at McMaster University.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Adam_van_Koeverden (302 words)

	McMaster Marauder Athletics
		van Koeverden won both a bronze medal in the K1 1000 metre Kayak and a gold medal in the K1 500 Kayak event.
		van Koeverden received a standing ovation from the 7,012 Marauder fans in attendance when presented with his award from President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Peter George, Chancellor Dr. Mel Hawkrigg, MSU President Shano Mohan, Director of Athletics and Recreation Thérèse Quigley, and Katrina Cox from the McMaster Athletic Council.
		Van Koeverden is in his third-year of a Kinesiology degree and after taking last year off to train for the Olympics he has returned to his studies this semester.
	www.athrec.mcmaster.ca /athletics/general_releases/2004/van_koeverden_ceremony.htm (168 words)

	CANOE -- SLAM! 2004 Games: Team Canada - Canoe-Kayak - VanKoeverden
		Adam Van Koeverden is Canada's best male flatwater kayaker since Renn Crichlow battled for medals at world championships and Olympic Games in the 90's.
		Van Koeverden established himself as a serious medal threat last year at the world championships when he won the silver medal in the men's K-1 1,000-metres.
		Van Koeverden definitely feels he has a shot at the gold in Athens.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Athletics/Games/2004/TeamCanada/Canoe-Kayak/VanKoeverden (188 words)

	The Silhouette: News Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Although van Koeverden’s first day of class was a little unconventional, he has been showered with media attention for the last several weeks, making his first day of class much like the rest of his summer: full of speeches and interviews.
		Van Koeverden was equally candid about how he thinks the media all too often does not care about an athlete’s feelings.
		The negativity of the media may be one reason that van Koeverden seems so eager to re-enter the routine of university life, although he acknowledges that "I have a responsibility and an obligation to...
	www.msu.mcmaster.ca /sil/Archive/news/040916newsvankoeverden.html (1026 words)

	Van Coller's Olympic dream ends (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Coller started strongly, and was only 0,8 seconds behind the leader after the first 250 metres, and in a solid third place.
		Van Coller was clearly racing flatout, as the field was very tightly bunched at that stage.
		While 36 year old Van Coller may look at his paddling future in the coming weeks, it is clear that he has taken his form to new levels never before reached by a South African sprinter.
	www.sundaytimes.co.za /zones/sundaytimesNEW/basket4st/basket4st1093521773.aspx (629 words)

	TSN : OLYMPICS - Canada's Sports Leader
		Adam van Koeverden won Olympic gold in the K-1 500 metres Saturday, a day after taking the bronze in the K-1 1,000 event.
		Van Koeverden was surprised after the win, since the 500 is not his specialty.
		Adam would be a great choice to carry the flag but...
	www.tsn.ca /olympics/news_story/?ID=96622&hubname= (756 words)

	CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Other Sports - Van Koeverden's impact visible
		It may not be the all-Canadian dream but after kayaker Adam van Koeverden clinched two Olympic medals, and the Lou Marsh Trophy for outstanding athlete, he said he hopes amateur sport is given the recognition it deserves.
		Since Van Koeverden brought home a bronze and gold from Athens, he said his life has pretty much remained the same -- at the moment struggling through exams at McMaster University -- with the exception of increased corporate sponsorship, something he encourages more companies to support.
		Van Koeverden's impact, he said, is already visible.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/OtherSports/2004/12/18/788919-sun.html (536 words)

	TSN.ca - Print Story - Canada's Sports Leader
		Van Koeverden, in his first international competition this year, clocked three minutes 39.640 seconds to finish ahead of Olympic champion Eirik Veraas Larsen of Norway, second at 3:40.894, and Ben Fouhy of New Zealand, the Games silver medallist, third in 3:40.990.
		Van Koeverden won gold in the 500 and bronze in the 1,000 metres at the Olympics last year to become Canada's first Olympic double medallist since sprinter Donovan Bailey and cyclist Clara Hughes each won a pair of medals in 1996.
		Van Koeverden will be joined by several teammates for a World Cup in Duisburg, Germany, later this month.
	www.tsn.ca /tools/print_story.asp?id=125009 (247 words)

	MISC-Lou-Marsh, 4th Writethru,.. #####..REUSE STORY ID..!!!!...#### (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Koeverden, from Oakville, Ont., won a gold and bronze medal in kayaking at the Athens Olympics.
		Van Koeverden mentioned former winners Terry Fox, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux as athletes he admired.
		Van Koeverden hopes to continue competing through the 2012 Olympics when he will be 30.
	www.cp.org /premium/online/commercial/media/041213/X121334AU.html (506 words)

	Paddler ~ Up a Creek ... with an Olympic Gold Medalist! by JON KUIPERIJ
		Van Koeverden replied to the e-mail, telling Blake how flattered he was and inviting the young fan to the club sometime for a kayaking lesson.
		Van Koeverden, who has already earned four gold medals in World Cup competition this year, was impressed with his new protégé.
		Van Koeverden said the main thing for anyone interested in kayaking is to join a club and give the sport a chance.
	www.bohemianwhisper.com /avk/vankoeverden-article2.html (749 words)

	The Voyageurs: Canadian Soccer Supporters - Stalteri Not Good Enough For Award?
		Van couverden was a poor choice IMO since kayaking is a relatively low profile sport with a much smaller field of competition.
		Adam Van Koeverden was one of the few bright spots from the failures of the Athens Olympics.
		Adam Van Koeverden did very well on the biggest stage, came out of nowhere (important IMO) and also performed at the top of his ability.
	www.canadian-soccer.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5549 (1187 words)

	CTV.ca \| Canadian kayaker van Koeverden wins bronze
		Adam Van Koeverden reacts after capturing the bronze in the men's K-1 1,000-metre final.
		Van Koeverden, 22 of Oakville, Ont., went out hard in the first 500 metres but was eventually overtaken.
		Van Koeverden was a world silver medallist in 2003.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20040827/kayak_bronze_040827?s_name=&no_ads= (350 words)

	Van Koeverden's impact visible
		Since Van Koeverden brought home a bronze and gold from Athens, he said his life has pretty much remained the same at the moment struggling through exams at McMaster University with the exception of increased corporate sponsorship, something he encourages more companies to support.
		Barton said it's too early to gauge van Koeverden's Olympic performance on canoe sport, but that registration has seen an increase in the past 10 years.
		Van Koeverden plans to finish his kinesiology degree and intends to keep bringing home golds through the 2012 Olympics.
	www.canoe.org.au /?Page=6909 (499 words)

	Van Koeverden golden in Germany
		Olympic champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden held off a charging Eirik Veras Larsen of Norway to win his fourth World Cup race of the season on Sunday.
		Adam van Koeverden won gold at the Duisburg Regatta canoe and kayak competition in Germany on Sunday.
		Van Koeverden was fourth in the men's K-1 200 while Mark de Jonge of Calgary was fifth.
	www.cbc.ca /sports/story/2005/05/29/vankoeverden050529.html (1286 words)

	Perfect race clinches gold for van Koeverden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		As for van Koeverden, he is just about cocky enough to calm rough waters with a wave of his paddle.
		Van Koeverden and Brunet were a study in contrasts on the final day â” a two-medal day for Canada â” of canoe and kayak racing at the Schinias Olympic course.
		The grandson of a Hungarian immigrant, Van Koeverden was born in Canada only because his motherâs family happened to board the first boat that was leaving Italy after the 1956 revolution in Hungary.
	www.canada.com /sports/insideathens/story.html?id=fa717531-6e15-4820-b48c-0bdd40e091c2 (961 words)

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		Van Koeverden, a 22-year-old native of Oakville, Ont., was Canada's lone double medallist at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
		As a result of his performance, van Koeverden was chosen to carry the Canadian flag at the Closing Ceremony in Athens.
		Van Koeverden beat out baseball players Jason Bay and Eric Gagne, cyclist Lori-Ann Muenzer, hockey player Martin St. Louis, basketball player Steve Nash, Paralympian Chantal Petitclerc, and gymnast Kyle Shewfelt to win the award.
	www.canoekayak.ca /frn_newsarticle_print.cfm?ID=213 (223 words)

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		SCHINIAS, Greece (CP) - Canadian kayaker Adam van Koeverden won Olympic gold in the K-1 500 metres Saturday, adding to the bronze he won Friday in the K-1 1,000.
		I can't believe it," van Koeverden told CBC after the race.
		"This is a surprise, this is an awesome surprise," van Koeverden said.
	www.rideaucanoe.on.ca /news/adam.php (252 words)

	ROOTS - About Us - Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In the men’s K-1 (kayak singles) 1,000-meter race on Saturday, Van Koeverden led most of the way, almost winning the Gold Medal, but missed out by a tiny fraction of a second to win the Silver Medal.
		Van Koeverden, who is sponsored by Roots and is a friend of Roots Co-Founders Michael Budman and Don Green, has won several medals this year in international competitions to add to his Gold and Bronze Medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
		Adam brings both exceptional skills and an incredible personality and attitude to whatever he does, and that’s why’s he among the best in the world in his sport.”
	www.roots.com /new_canada/html/pr_Adam_Aug05.shtml (279 words)

	McMaster Daily News
		Maroon and gold are familiar colours to McMaster student Adam van Koeverden and alumni Sue Palmer-Komar and Mark Heese.
		It's exactly four years after van Koeverden made a pact with himself -- he was going to Athens in 2004.
		Competing in the Olympics is a culmination of a lot of hard work, perseverance and focus, said van Koeverden, while taking a short break from a busy schedule of training in July.
	dailynews.mcmaster.ca /story.cfm?id=2437 (553 words)

	Barrie Shepley's Personal Best Weekly Updates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		What always impressed me about Adam and his paddler team-mates was how hard they worked and how fast they ran on Tuesday nights.
		Today Adam raced in his off event the 500m distance and won Canada's third gold medal (the same number we got in Sydney).
		After winning his gold medal, Adam said, "I feel great…compared to yesterday that wasn't even hard!" At just twenty-two years of age, the Gold Medal Paddler has a very bright future ahead.
	www.personalbest.ca /Newsletter/2004/athens/29082004.htm (1963 words)

	SABCnews.com - sport/olympics
		South African canoeist Alan van Coller bowed out of the Athens Olympics 500m K1 in a titanic semi-final in which he finished fourth.
		Nobody noticed Italian Andrea Facchin in lane seven, until be burst into the final sprint with a spectacular charge that saw him edge ahead of Van Coller by eight tenths of a second, and eliminate him from the final.
		There are a couple of guys like Adam (Van Koeverden) and Nathan (Baggaley) that have raised the global standard a few notches, and there are also a lot more paddlers racing at a very high level", he added.
	www.sabcnews.com /sport/olympics/0,2172,86575,00.html (636 words)

	Barrie Shepley's Personal Best Weekly Updates
		ADAM: The Olympics were an amazing experience, almost ten years of training culminating in one perfect race.
		ADAM: The Canoe Club was full of mentors - people who were training towards a specific goal, and people who were simply training to be fit.
		ADAM: I never said I was "going for gold", I just said I was there to try my best, and that first was an obvious goal for anyone who was there for the right reasons.
	www.personalbest.ca /Newsletter/2005/21022005.htm (1675 words)

	CSC Ontario News
		Olympic champion Adam Van Koeverden, won the gold medal Saturday in his first international event this season, placing first in the men's kayak singles (K-1) 500 metres at a World Cup paddling competition in Poland.
		Van Koeverden, 23, clocked in at one minute and 46.347 seconds, almost two full seconds ahead of runner-up Akos Vereckei of Hungary finished in 1:48.339.
		In the K-1 1,000, van Koeverden also won his opening heat to advance to Sunday's semifinals.
	www.cscontario.ca /web_page/news.php?id=dft304 (95 words)

	Adam van Koeverden
		I fell in love with Adam the first time I saw him, at at the 2003 World Championships in Gainesville, Georgia, where he won a silver medal in the men's kayak singles 1000m !
		Besides being an awesome kayaker, Adam is studying Kinesiology.
		Adam is an awesome public speaker - he is very articulate, intelligent and classy.
	www.bohemianwhisper.com /bios/vankoeverden.html (274 words)

	CTV.ca Oscars Spotlight
		The honour would mean a lot to van Koeverden, who didn't even attend the opening ceremonies because he was training in France.
		But van Koeverden will be the first Canadian athlete to win more than one medal at a Summer Olympics since 1996 in Atlanta, when sprinter Donovan Bailey took home gold in the 100 metres and the 4x100 track relay, and cyclist Clara Hughes was awared two bronze medals.
		Diver Alexandre Despatie, who captured a silver medal in the three-metre springboard, might have been a contender to carry the flag if he had won a medal in the 10-metre platform, which is his best event.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/mini/CTVNews/1093642709224_35 (592 words)

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