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<\/p>\nThey both wore red and white on the world\u2019s biggest stage just a few months ago.<\/p>\n
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Now, the pair of Canadian Winter Olympic medallists, short-track speedskater Courtney Sarault, and freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury will don those colours once again \u2014 this time, helping kick off the \u2018Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.\u2019<\/p>\n
Sarault and Kingsbury have been named the parade marshals for the 2026 Calgary Stampede parade on July 3, ushering in the 10-day event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I found out, I remember just telling my parents,\u201d Sarault says. \u201cWe\u2019re all so excited and pumped about the whole situation, and the fact that I get to ride the horse is something I\u2019m really excited about.\u201d<\/p>\n
The pair will be featured on horseback at the front of the annual tradition that formally kicks off Calgary Stampede, being held on July 3 2026.<\/p>\n
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Stampede officials have previously called the role \u201cthe most important saddle to fill\u201d during the 10-day event.<\/p>\n
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\u201cRepresenting excellence, resilience and Canadian pride on the world stage, Sarault and Kingsbury are among the country\u2019s most accomplished athletes, known for record-breaking performances, historic Olympic achievements and commitment to sport and community,\u201d Stampede officials said in a news release.<\/p>\n
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Kingsbury, who hails from Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Que., has won more freestyle skiing World Cup victories than any other moguls skier.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s used to leading out a large procession, serving as Canada\u2019s opening ceremonies flag bearer at the 2026 Milano Cortina winter games, where he won both a gold and silver medal, capping an incredible Olympic career by becoming the most decorated freestyle skier in the event\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s unreal and it\u2019s a very big honour,\u201d Kingsbury said of being named a parade marshal. \u201cI know the list of people that have done it before me and to do it alongside Courtney Sarault \u2026 she\u2019s an amazing Olympian. She had an amazing Olympics in 2026. It\u2019s going to be fun to do that with her.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Sarault\u2019s performance at Milano Cortina was nothing short of historic, becoming just the second Canadian athlete to win four medals at a single Olympic Games.<\/p>\n
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Sarault, from Moncton, N.B., also won the Crystal Globe this season on the ISU Short Track World Tour as the top overall women\u2019s skater.<\/p>\n
\u201cCourtney and Mikael embody the passion, perseverance and excellence we celebrate at the Calgary Stampede,\u201d says Stampede president Stuart O\u2019Connor. \u201cThey\u2019re fitting ambassadors and we\u2019re proud to welcome them as 2026 parade marshals and continue the Stampede\u2019s long tradition of celebrating Canada\u2019s Olympians.\u201d<\/p>\n
While they are both the first parade marshals to represent their sports, previous Olympians who\u2019ve been given the honour include snowboarder Mark McMorris, bobsledder Kaillie Humphries and cross-country skier Sara Renner.<\/p>\n
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