TORONTO, April 24, 2015 /CNW/ – Canadian Tire Corporation and Own the Podium will host a media conference to announce an innovative new partnership. Canadian Tire has expanded its best-in-class data analytics division to use data from global sports competitions dating back to the 1930s. These new insights will influence and support Own the Podium's goal to deliver more medals for Canada at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Canadian Tire is a leading supporter of sport in Canada and is a proud partner of Own the Podium and the Canadian Olympic Committee. Own the Podium aims to lead the development of Canadian sports to achieve sustainable podium performances at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Media Event Details:
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WHAT |
Canadian Tire Corporation and Own the Podium will host a media conference to announce details of an innovative new partnership in data analytics and predictive modelling to help Canada win more medals. |
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WHEN |
Monday, April 27, 2015 |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ET | |
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Media Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. ET | |
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WHERE |
District 28 |
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28 Logan Ave | |
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Toronto, Ontario | |
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M4M 2M8 | |
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Parking available on 21 Booth Ave (one block west of Logan Ave) | |
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WHO |
Duncan Fulton, SVP, Canadian Tire Corporation |
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Anne Merklinger, CEO, Own the Podium | |
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Mark Tewksbury, Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming | |
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Peter Cookson, High Performance Director, Rowing | |
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Phil Marshall, Development Coach, Rowing | |
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Olivia King, Amateur Athlete, Rowing | |
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Karen Lefsrud, Amateur Athlete, Rowing | |
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Erin Hartwell, National Track Sprint Coach, Cycling | |
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Joel Archambault, Amateur Athlete, Cycling | |
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Bill O'Toole, Head Coach, Director of Swimming | |
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Iain McDonald, Senior Manager, High Performance Operations | |
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Penny Oleksiak, Amateur Athlete, Swimming |
SOURCE CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LIMITED
