Halifax gymnast Ellie Black wins Olympic sportsmanship award [Video]

Halifax gymnast Ellie Black says she feels honoured after winning an Olympic award that recognizes athletes who exemplify sportsmanship, the spirit of fair play and respect for others.

The International Fair Play Committee and the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that Black was the recipient of the Paris 2024 Fair Play Award.

“I think it’s just truly incredible and I’m incredibly honoured,” the four-time Olympian told CBC News in an interview Wednesday, just after a training session in her hometown.

“I think it really shows what the true meaning of sport is in the Olympics and bringing people together and the sportsmanship, really looking out for everyone as an individual, as a human being first.”

Black was at the Alta Gymnastics club in Halifax on Wednesday when she found out she was getting the award.

“One of the other athletes in the gym, he had seen it online and I …