Canadian Paralympic Committee Mourns the Passing of Dr. Gord Sleivert

OTTAWA, April 3, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Paralympic Committee extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Gord Sleivert, Vice President of Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, who passed away suddenly on the evening of April 2.

Gord was in Montreal attending meetings with Swimming Natation Canada and working with CSC Pacific staff at the 2012 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials.

"The Canadian Paralympic Committee is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Gord Sleivert," said Henry Storgaard, CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. "Gord's passion and dedication to supporting Canadian athletes in their pursuit of the podium was unparalleled, and he will be greatly missed by the entire Paralympic sport community. Our thoughts at this time are with Gord's family and everyone whose lives he touched."

Gord had been with CSC Pacific since November 2003 and was responsible for leading the design and implementation of a number of innovations which enhanced the training and performance of elite Paralympic athletes.

About the Canadian Paralympic Committee

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca.

Alison Korn
Manager, Media Relations
Canadian Paralympic Committee
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Cell: 613-298-4927
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Mark Dottori
Director, Marketing and Communications
Canadian Paralympic Committee
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Cell: 613-294-5961
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