By Donna Spencer The Canadian Press
CALGARY – Their story is part of Canada’s Olympic Games lore.
Canadian speedskater Gilmore Junio vacated his spot in the men’s 1,000 metres in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, so his teammate Denny Morrison could race it.
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