London 2012

The Canadian cyclist and speed skater from Winnipeg shares her training ritual and award-winning advice

What's it like to be the mother of an Olympic athlete? "Just like being any other mom, but with an Olympic schedule," says Christine Despatie, mom of four-time Olympian Alexandre Despatie.

The female boxer from Wiarton, Ont. will be competing in the London Olympics 2012. Here, she shares her life motto and why she loves the sport

The Olympic athlete holds the world record for the 200-m breaststroke. Here, she shares her lifelong dreams and what she'd never admit to

The Canadian athlete is a top-ranked Paralympic cross-country skier, a Paralympic cyclist and a single mother of two young children. She tells us how she finds her strength and award-winning advice