Canadian bronze medallist celebrated at Canada Olympic House

LONDON – 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Richard Weinberger will be honoured for his podium finish at a medal celebration at Canada Olympic House tonight. Media are invited to attend.

What:  Medal celebration at Canada Olympic House
**Photo Opportunities to follow**

Who:  Richard Weinberger, Marathon Swimming
Ron Jacks, Coach
Marcel Aubut, Canadian Olympic Committee President

When:  August 11, 2012
7:00 p.m. BST  Medal Celebration
                     **Media availability to follow**

Where:  Canada Olympic House
5 Trafalgar Square
London, UK
SW1Y 5BJ
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Canadian Olympic Committee Media Office:

Martin Richard, Media Attaché, Swimming
Tel: +44 7714000803
Email: mrichard@olympic.ca

Jane Almeida, Media Relations Officer, 2012 Canadian Olympic Team
Tel: +44 7714000818
Email: jalmeida@olympic.ca

Dimitri Soudas, Press Chief, 2012 Canadian Olympic Team
Tel: 289-388-6419
Email: dsoudas@olympic.ca