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CF Athletes bring home five medals from 3rd Military World Games
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By Kristina Davis, Media Relations Coordinator,
D Comm, CFPSA Ottawa,
613-996-6204, davis.kristina@cfpsa.com
The Canadian Forces (CF) 3rd Military World Games (MWG) team ended a week of intense competition in early December with its best finish ever, taking home five medals, including Canada's first-ever gold.
Second in size only to the Olympics, the 3rd MWG, ran from December 4 to 11, 2003, in Catania, Italy and saw 84 countries and more than 1,900 athletes vying for top spot. Canada finished in 19th place overall.
The Canadian team, sponsored in part by Logistik Unicorp Inc., included approximately 126 CF members and support staff. Under the direction of the contingent organizing committee, the CFPSA, the athletes competed in basketball, marathon, the 10-km race, sailing, swimming, lifesaving and volleyball. 
Photo: Cpl Cindy Gobin
LS Hayley John, a clearance diver from CFB Esquimalt won a total of five medals at the 3rd Military World Games in Catania, Italy. A talented swimmer and lifesaver, the Canadian Forces Female Athlete of the Year for 2002, also captured Canada's first gold medal.
Photo: Kristina Davis
Members of the Ops cell from the PSP division of CFPSA march during the opening ceremonies of the 3rd MWG.
Photo: Cpl Cindy Gobin
Part of the Canadian contingent travelled to the Agira Canadian War Cemetery, near Catania, where 490 Canadians are buried. In a moving ceremony in the breathtaking countryside, the youngest member of the Canadian team laid a wreath.
Visit the CFPSA web site at www.cfpsa.com for photos, video clips and more.