I just think that we really, really need to take a hard look at what were doing. We are expecting really bad weather for much of it. 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But it didn't stop there. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Or maybe the kid goes to the guidance counsellor. Since the Bell Lets Talk campaign started in 2011, people come up to me all the time to thank me for telling my story, and they hug me. Thats when I knew my depression wasnt about the pressure of sportits me. Ive walked through the Continental Divide on the Great Divide Trail and bike paths all through all of the mountain ranges from the Continental Divide all the way to the coastal spine., Hughes believes that humans need to look more to nature to help guide them in their journeys. WebShe is a member of famous Skaterwith the age 49 years oldgroup. Four minutes and youre done.what are you going to make those four minutes? The idea for this hike grew from Clara and Peters desire to give some of the youth of the program a chance to experience what they had on the land in the Torngats. ", "Olympic heroes: Double doses of Eddie Eagan", "Cyclists Ryder Hesjedal, Clara Hughes join Olympic team", "Congratulations to Right To Play Athlete Ambassador Clara Hughes Canada's flag bearer for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games", "Medal winner Clara Hughes makes $10,000 donation to Vancouver charity", "Clara Hughes talks about moving on after the Olympics", "Olympian Clara Hughes making a comeback for 2012 Games", "Clara Hughes beats Stevens and Neben to win Pan Am games time trial", "Hughes solos to victory, earns second Panamerican gold", "Incredible! People keep me honest about it! WebClara Hughes Marriage Info. Her time of 6:55.73 became a new track record, though her time was soon beaten by Stephanie Beckert of Germany and gold medalist Martina Sblkov of the Czech Republic. Shes back on the bike with her eyes firmly set on London 2012. This article was originally titled "You go, Clara!" In 2008, Hughes was named an in motion Champion by the Province of Manitoba. [27] In 2015, a CTV-produced documentary Clara's Big Ride premiered on the fifth annual Bell Let's Talk Day (a national mental health awareness day in Canada). Hughes and her husband Peter Guzman are celebrating their 25th year of being in each others lives, and they spend as much time outside as possible. When we witness the devastation from the extraction industry all over this country, I think its important that the more people can be outside, they can feel closer to the natural side. When Hughes rode through British Columbia, she was aghast at the level of destruction from deforestation and the forest fires. My mom was with me. 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Bonnie: Do you think youll have kids?Clara: No. government, Blueberry River First Nations sign historic deal, Family of woman who died after altercation with Toronto hospital guards launches $16-million lawsuit, Federal Conservatives open up 7-point lead over Liberals to start 2023: Nanos, Ottawa's notorious Rideau Street McDonald's closing permanently, Winnipeg man dies during honeymoon at Mexican resort, WATCH: Thief flees from police on hood of getaway vehicle, Thieves exploiting major vulnerability in Dodge Ram trucks, Stanford study identifies what influences weight loss the most, Here is where 25 new Zellers stores will open in Canada this year, Looking for a luxury home? On Thursday night, I stood beside a six-time Olympic medalist powerhouse, tears streaming down my cheeks. Hughes husband of 18 years, Peter Guzman, is doing the entire Ride with her, and Hughes has lined up three close cyclist friends who, one at a time, will join them along the way. well have a lot of rain. "I look at that period of my life, I have friends from that time who are severe alcoholics and have major social problems and life problems," said Hughes. I wasn't into really hard drugs, but I was doing a fair amount of soft drugs and just partying a lot. But back to speedskating. They just work all the time; they should laugh. "He's helped me develop and grow as a human being and just been there as my support and the love of my life and just my best friend. Hughes was mesmerized. CALGARY -- Clara Hughes rode her bike 11,000 kilometres for 110 days around Canada to get people talking about mental illness. I knew poverty existed but had never seen it. I think I didn't have a value system because I came from a dysfunctional family. She was Canadas flag-bearer at the Vancouver 2010 games, and as I write this, she is gunning hard to make the Canadian Olympic cycling team (in the road race and time trials categories) for this summers games in London. As for the Prairies? In the Interior there is a particular tribe that listened to their elders who said someday this lake bed will fill up again one day so you need to build high and the tribe was able to not be impacted by the floods as they did build high., Like all Canadians, Hughes has seen the images of the floods that have decimated much of the B.C. When Im on that bike and sprinting against a com-petitor, I have so much fun. We can show that we are more than just athletes. As a 16-year-old, Hughes was sitting in her mother's living room doing some channel surfing and came across the broadcast of the 1988 Calgary Olympics. She also won two bronze medals in cycling at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. With this, she became the second speed skater to win medals in the Summer and Winter Games Christa Luding-Rothenburger won a gold in the 1000m speed skating and silver in the 1000m cycling sprint in 1988. [39], On June 30, 2014, Hughes was honoured with the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division). In the summer of the year 2010, it was announced that she would receive a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame and on November 15, 2010, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. I really got into hiking, Hughes said. (Whoever qualifies for the Summer Olympics will race for her own country.) In July 2011, she finished first in the inaugural Crusher in the Tushar in Beaver, Utah. And hes an amazing writer; I have a shoebox of handwritten letters from his trips. This brought her career medals total to six, tying teammate Cindy Klassen as the Canadian athlete with the most medals. I just feel in my gut its the right thing to do. The moments on this Ride have been some of the most memorable of my life.. I am still learning new things about him every day. Clara: [She shrugs and looks a bit surprised.] This is the reality. We made some bad choicesdrugs, smoking. In 2006, although she had not been asked, she announced she would not carry the Canadian flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. It was a big snow year down in the Sierra, and its a low snow year up in the North Cascades. After this Ride, I hope its continued in some way year after year, with people doing their big ride, or their big walk, or their big yoga day or their big whateverall for mental health. So after London I was on a distance hike with Peter and I had this moment of, Okay, Im no longer an athlete. It's not good enough to be good enough. Hughes is one of only five people to have podium finishes in the Winter and Summer versions of the games, and is the only person ever to have won multiple medals in both. CALGARY -- Clara Hughes rode her bike 11,000 kilometres for 110 days around Canada to get people talking about mental illness. I'm going to be that one day,'" recalled Hughes. On January 29, 2010, she was announced as the Canadian Flag Bearer for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. In 2006, she received the International Olympic Committee's Sport and Community Trophy. Clara Hughes - The Only Canadian Athlete Who Won Medals at Two Olympic Games - Canadian History for Kids - True Canadian Heroes. WebClara Hughes, (born September 27, 1972, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), cyclist and speed skater who is the only Canadian athlete to have won medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics, with two medals in cycling and four medals in speed skating. [8] She finished 32nd, with the peloton, in the road race[19] and finished 5th in the road time trial at the 2012 Olympics.[20]. Thats fuel for me. "She has so much wisdom to pass on and she just passes it on in such a subtle way and that's what makes it so beautiful. Were using a holistic but science-based approach. Share on LinkedIn. In 2006, although she had not been asked, she announced she would not carry the Canadian flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. WebLuckily she met Peter Guzman, the man who swept her away to long mountain hikes, cycle touring, was not demanding or critical, and introduced her to the writings of Jack Kerouac, Hunter S. Thompson, Bruce Lee and Joseph Campbell. Bonnie: So do you feel theres a promising up-and-comer we should watch for in the next Olympics, in any sport? Clara Hughes Height, Weight & Measurements At 49 years old, Clara Hughes height is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) and Weight 69 kg (152 lb). We recently did a bike tour of Vancouver Island and it was fantastic.. I dont ride my bike daily, I wish I did, but when I do I absolutely love it. Tom Ford December 14, 2016. Theres nothing better than stealth camping, Hughes explained. Peter has had so many influences on me, Hughes said. She became the fourth person and second woman to win medals at the Summer and Winter Games. Bonnie: You were kind of a bad girl at the time, right?Clara: My parents split up when I was nine, and my mom raised my sister and me alone. "Sport is definitely something that provided a value system for me, also just a moral base that I didn't have. This brought her career medals total to six, tying teammate Cindy Klassen as the Canadian athlete with the most medals. He was defending champion and finished ninthbut he never gave up before the finish line. After four years of little riding, Clara Hughes is in love with her bike again. Hughes won two bronze in the 1996 Summer Olympics and four medals (one gold, one silver, two bronze) over the course of three Winter Olympics. Much of what drives me is living through that and seeing someone who wouldnt admit they had a problem. Ive supported myself through sport ever since, through little victories. So, how much is Clara Hughes worth at the age of 50 years old? Its going to be so cool. Peter does his trips just for himself. For example, in my first biking race I won $850 for eighth place, and was top in Manitoba. We have huge mitts on, so we wont be able to go into our pockets. Klassen set a new record in the same games, winning five medals in Turin, for a total of six. And Im going to play my role to its maximum. Hughes became a spokesperson for the Bell Let's Talk campaign because of her own experience with depression. On June 30, 2014, Hughes was honoured with the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division). For me, one of its first signs was when I called him from Vancouver in 2010 after I won my bronze [in 5,000-metre speed-skating]. He is the person Im closest to. She has the qualities of a true leader. So I am part of a collective push that is happening. I even expect freezing rain in Quebec and Atlantic Canada. After placing 10th in the 3000m, she won the bronze medal in the 5000m, just ahead of compatriot Cindy Klassen. On June 14, 2016, Hughes was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Victoria. I was like `I'm going to do that.' And thats when I had the idea for the Ride. On June 8, 2010, it was announced that she would receive a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Im lucky to be married to someone who is as intensely motivated to move as I am, or even more soand who really sees the value in this. The woman who will be unveiled Friday as the flag-bearer to lead the Canadian team into B.C. (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d'; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: "211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0" }).render("1d22893a55fb43ee89ad9fbeafd44000"); }); I interviewed her over a couple of days during her training camp in Carlsbad, California, this past December. She's tough as nails, has an incredible pain threshold and refuses to accept anything less than the best from herself. In an RTP learning session that was held at this team training camp, Clara spoke passionately to her fellow team members: Lets do more than just put Right to Play on our jerseys. Clara shared the record for over a decade with Cindy Klassen as Canadas most decorated Its always been my goal to be that inspirational person. So after the London Olympics in 2012, I realized I finally had the time I wanted. These were the second and the third ever medals in road cycling for Canada, after Steve Bauer's silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and the first medals in cycling for a Canadian woman. Like some other former Canadian pro cyclists, Hughes has been bitten by the bikepacking bug. No, no, no, she firmly responds. The documentary does address the ride's physical and mental toll on Hughes, who internalized inspiring and heartbreaking stories she heard from people along the way. She was there with her road team, sponsored by Specialized bikes and Lululemon. With this, she became the second speed skater to win medals in the Summer and Winter Games Christa Luding-Rothenburger won a gold in the 1000m speed skating and silver in the 1000m cycling sprint in 1988. And Im not the only one thinking the situation has to be better; theres a slew of care workers, doctors, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nursesof mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends. She has a star on the Canada Walk of But Hughes instead provides the thread between stories told by Canadians affected by mental illness: a teacher who has depression, anxiety and panic attacks; a university student who attempted suicide; a community worker in northern Canada trying to prevent youth suicide; a soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder. At the ceremony, Hughes said, "It is without exception the greatest honour that I have in my life, to have my name here."[41]. And another one. "I was just, `Omigod, I want to do that. WebClara Hughes By maddie.sturgeon Timeline List 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 Jul 27, 1972, Early Childhood 2006, Torino Winter Olympics 1998, Beginning of her career [32], On April 7, 2010, she was made an officer of the Order of Canada. Parents tell me all the time that Im inspiring their kids, and I think thats the coolest thing on earth. On June 14, 2016, Hughes was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Victoria. A four-time participant of the women's Tour de France, Hughes has won the 1994 Women's Challenge and the 1997 Liberty Classic. It really helped. I'm not proud of who I was. At the Chrono Gatineau time trials in May 2011, she finished first among an international slate of riders. Hughes was born in Winnipeg, and is a graduate of Elmwood High School. Feeling just heavy. In 2014, Hughes received the Loyola Medal from Concordia University. The women on the MIW are influential women who contributed in a significant way to sport and physical activity in the year 2011. After winning her gold medal in 2006, she donated $10,000 to Right to Play. On May 23, 2008, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Manitoba. Im lucky. The celebrated Olympian, 41, started on March 14 in Toronto and will finish on July 1 on Parliament Hill. Bonnie: What has your involvement in Right to Play meant to you?Clara: The first time I was in Ethiopia, it was overwhelming. The thing about Clara, though, is that her passion extends way, way beyond winning medals. Bell Media reviews every comment submitted, and reserves the right to approve comments and edit for brevity and clarity. in the May 2012 issue of Best Health. These were the second and the third ever medals in road cycling for Canada, after Steve Bauer's silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and the first medals in cycling for a Canadian woman. In the summer of the year 2010, it was announced that she would receive a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame and on November 15, 2010, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. If I could control anything, Id say please let the wind be at our backs. It did., Since Bell Lets Talk Day on Jan. 28, #ClarasBigRide and #Bell_LetsTalk have been used more than 100,000 times. Photo by: Her competitive spirit is hers alone, though, and will be one of the qualities that should serve Canada well in its new flag-bearer. I cant thank his care workers enough. "When I see kids that are like that now, I think, `You don't know where this can lead you. My legs feel strong and my mind is focused on making it to the finish line and helping end the stigma around mental illness. Rare video captures birth of elephant seal in B.C. But the lure of speed skating always remained for Hughes and she decided to return to her first love after the Sydney Olympics. Everyone were working with at Bell to make this happen genuinely cares, and has a sense of pride in what theyre doing here. [33][34], On June 8, 2010, it was announced that she would receive a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. As a professor and an art collector, he was always commissioning art from struggling artists; thats benevolence. Eventually, the desire to be a great speed skater outstripped anything else. Its a vicious cycle. Yeah, were gonna be messed up! But there will definitely be another one. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Get the digital edition of Canadian Cycling Magazine. Published Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:42AM EST, 11,000 kilometres later: Highlights from Clara's Big Ride, Canadian, back home from Ukraine, shares harrowing stories of life on the front lines, Winnipeg woman's husband dies on honeymoon in Mexico, B.C. With her experience and endurance earned through cycling, Hughes went on to a successful career competing in the 3,000m and 5,000m. This would eventually lead her to medal in these long distance events at the Winter Olympics. Yes, I am the oldest one on this team, Clara remarked, but I feel stronger than ever. That strength shows; I overheard a number of her international team members say how much they are inspired by and look up to her. Hughes uses her past struggles with depression to relate to others and to help combat issues including the stigma involved with mental health issues. Michael D. Reid Jun 12, 2014 6:15 PM. In 2006, she received the International Olympic Committee's Sport and Community Trophy. Throughout her career Hughes received a number of other awards, trophies, and accolades. To her, it looked like Boucher was floating on the ice. What would I do with it? So I decided to go southbound on that trail and it ended up being the perfect year to go.. (Based in Toronto, RTP is an international humanitarian organization started by Norwegian speed-skating legend Johan Olaf Koss. Her speed skating dream took a detour when she was recruited by Mirek Mazur, a cycling coach in Hamilton known for his uncompromising approach. Thats a cool place for me., The pandemic has had an effect on all of our lives, along with so many things happening as a society and with our environment. The Dempster Highway is dirt and it should be frozen; were going to be riding the 800 kilometres on studded tires. I love kids, but other peoples kids. At press time, she and her team were about half-finished, having pedalled roads in Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, all three territoriesincluding the Arctic Circle and Dempster HighwayB.C. And competitors had better get out of her way, because although the long, lean Clara has a laid-back and friendly attitude when shes not competing, I can tell you from experience that once shes in race modeor even talking about racing and winningyou can see from the intensity in her green eyes that she is absolutely driven. At those Olympics, she won her first gold medal in the 5000m and a silver medal in the team pursuit as part of the Canadian team. But this past year, Ive really got back into cycling, and I forgot how much joy it is for me to ride a bike. Clara Hughes's net worth Listen and subscribe to get a daily fix on the latest political news and issues. I just wouldn't come home. We will have Skratch Labs hydration drinks; I find its the most natural one. CTV, TSN 2012 London Olympics, airdate: July 29, 2012, circa 10h45am EDT, CTV, SportsNet 2012 London Olympics, airdate August 1, 2012, circa 8:40am, who have competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympic games, podium finishes in the Winter and Summer versions of the Games, Canadian Association for Advancement of Women and Sport, opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, opening ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics, Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, List of Olympians who won medals in the Summer and Winter Games, "London 2012: Hesjedal and Hughes to lead Canadian road cycling team at London Games", "Who's competed in the summer and winter Olympics? For example, Hughes was riding through Iqaluit in early May when NorthwesTel presented a $68,000 cheque to Nunavut Help Line. I love bike camping and touring and will do it until the day I die. Subscribe today to get the full Best Health experienceand never miss an issue! If you have trouble reading the characters in the picture, click it to see a new one. A woman struggling with an eating disorder says in the documentary that she was told by her doctor to "just eat something". Seeing Gaetan Boucher win at speed skating in Calgary meant so much to me. Thats what I dream of.(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d'; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: "211270ca-96aa-42a9-9b9e-124313270ee0" }).render("1d22893a55fb43ee89ad9fbeafd44000"); }); As the magazine partner for Claras Big Ride, Best Health had the chance for a candid talk with her on a cold, snowy morning in Toronto just days before she headed out on the ride of her life. Clara and Peter hiked for a week in the Torngat Mountains last summer, and then spent time with myself and the other youth in the 2013 kANGIDLUASUk Student Program. Hes American and now also a proud Canadian. For a few Hughes was mostly walking, using her bike mostly for commuting or getting groceries. My brains job is to try to overrule my body. What will the kids be thinking, and how will that affect their little hearts and minds? In 2015, a CTV-produced documentary Clara's Big Ride premiered on the fifth annual Bell Let's Talk Day (a national mental health awareness day in Canada). Her husband is Peter Guzman Clara Hughes Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. Open since September 2014, the Clara Hughes Public School is located in Oshawa, Ontario. We challenge each other, and we have a unique lifestyle, living in remote places. Well use Norma-Tec [a high-tech, full-leg compression boot for quicker recovery]; they really work. I left home at 18. She became a reader, a hiker, a creative artist and a I wouldnt say I was suicidal, but I did have moments when I felt I didnt want to be here anymore. [14], In November 2010, she announced a comeback, indicating her desire to race at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Im glad to see people making a deeper connection to the natural world. Hughes rode across Canada to raise awareness about mental health and help end the stigma around mental illness. She's pleased the She is entered in the time trial and road race disciplines. [12] She started with speed skating, but in 1990 she moved to competitive cycling, competing in track cycling and road cycling. We talked to Clara Hughes about her personal life, and her passion for giving back, Source: Best Health Magazine, May 2012; Photo courtesy Robertson/Velodramatic. We were wild animals, untamed. Clara Hughes, left, a multiple Olympic medalist, rides her bike near Millarville, Alta., Friday, May 30, 2014. 0 9 . Don't think too much.' Okay, here goes: The 39-year-old speed skater and cyclist, whom Ive cheered for through my TV during many Olympic games, is tied with fellow Winnipegger Cindy Klassen for the most Olympic medals won by a Canadian, although Claras six medals are from both Summer and Winter games. Hughes served as a commentator for cycling events for the CBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Listen and subscribe to get a weekly update with the newsmakers who matter. In 2006, she was awarded the Order of Manitoba, and in 2007, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada. The women on the MIW are influential women who contributed in a significant way to sport and physical activity in the year 2011. Society doesnt support mental illness. Hughes and Guzman hiked 850 kilometres of the Appalachian Trail from Dec. 3 to Jan. 12 and winter-camped along the way. [35], On September 23, 2010, she received an honorary degree from the University of New Brunswick in a special Toronto ceremony. In November 2010, she announced a comeback, indicating her desire to race at the 2012 Summer Olympics. is her 'greatest honour', Olympic champions in women's 5000 m speed skating, World champions in women's 5000 m speed skating, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clara_Hughes&oldid=1134275090, Speed skaters at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Speed skaters at the 2006 Winter Olympics, Speed skaters at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Canada, Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Canada, Pan American Games gold medalists for Canada, Pan American Games silver medalists for Canada, Pan American Games bronze medalists for Canada, Pages using Template:Post-nominals with missing parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 21:31. Stealth camping, Hughes has won the bronze medal in 2006, she received the International Olympic Committee sport! 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