The GTAA would like to welcome home our Canadian Olympic team. After proudly winning 18 Olympic medals, many of the members of the Canadian Olympic team returned home from Beijing through Toronto Pearson.

On August 25 and 26, a crowd of family, friends and well wishers, waving Canadian flags and autograph books, filled the arrivals area of Terminal 1 as they waited with great anticipation for the athletes.

Cheers could be heard for hours as each member of the Olympic team arrived to a hero’s welcome. Despite a long 12 hour flight, the athletes were all smiles and were more than happy to share a few words with supporters and the media frenzy that greeted them. Fans also had the opportunity to shake hands, pose for pictures, and some even had the rare opportunity to hold an Olympic medal.

In total, almost 70 athletes arrived into Toronto Pearson on two flights. Included in the group were athletes representing archery, athletics, badminton, canoe/kayak, diving, equestrian, football, gymnastics, rowing, sailing, synchronized swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, trampoline, triathlon and wrestling.

A big welcome home and congratulations goes out to all the Olympians.