VanderBeek’s farewell run

Posted Mar 26, 2013 07:46:41 AM.

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Kitchener native Kelly VanderBeek was given a heartfelt sendoff by her teammates
at the Sport Chek Alpine Canadian Championships in Whistler, B.C., on Monday.

She was greeted at the finish line by racers, coaches and family as she took part in a ceremonial last run down the final pitch following the conclusion of the ladies’ race.

VIDEO from Alpine Canada

“Now I’m officially retired. I never got to say goodbye to the girls and my teammates and, of course, it’s Mardi Gras-style and glitter,” said an emotional VanderBeek in the finish area. “I’m so lucky to be around my family, around coaches I’ve worked with my whole life, people from the association. It was really incredible. Thank you to everybody for the whole journey. It was an awesome ride.”

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