{"id":287,"date":"2020-09-09T16:14:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T16:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedskating.ca\/?post_type=awards&p=287"},"modified":"2023-12-05T12:15:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T17:15:26","slug":"long-track-athlete-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"awards","link":"https:\/\/speedskating.ca\/awards\/long-track-athlete-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Long 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 long track skaters are eligible to win either the Catriona Le May Doan Award (Female Long Track Athlete of the Year) or the Jeremy Wotherspoon Award (Male Long 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 Long Track Athlete of the Year award must demonstrate exceptional commitment to success during the season through:<\/p>\n