Team PwC
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A sponsorship program for Canadian athletes in a variety of sports
PwC has a long tradition of supporting amateur athletics in Canada and has recently expanded this commitment by introducing Team PwC. In fall 2010/winter 2011, we combed the Canadian sports landscape looking for top athletes who represent PwC's values of excellence, teamwork and leadership.
Learn more about the athletes we've chosen by browsing their profiles below.
Jennifer Abel
In 2008, at the age of 16, Jennifer became one of the youngest divers in Canadian history to secure an Olympic berth for Canada and represent her country at the Olympic Games.
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SIn 2008, at the age of 16, Jennifer became one of the youngest divers in Canadian history to secure an Olympic berth for Canada and represent her country at the Olympic Games. After finding success as a Junior diver, Jennifer captured her first international medal in the senior ranks at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2008. This monumental achievement was a fitting start to what would become a stellar season: winning the silver medal at the FINA World Junior Championships, and winning her first national title at the Winter Senior National Championships.
Jennifer's Career Highlights:
- 2010 Commonwealth Games Champion 1M and 3M synchro, Silver medal 3M
- 2010 Spain Grand Prix Silver medal 3M, Bronze medal 3M synchro
- Three-Time Canadian Champion 3M and 3M synchro
- 2010 FINA World Cup Bronze medalist 3M synchro
- 2010 FINA World Series Silver medalist 3M synchro
- 2008 Olympian
Ryan Cochrane
Still in his early 20s, Victoria's Ryan Cochrane is the Canadian record holder in the 400m, 800m and 1500m Freestyle and one of Canada's leading international forces in the distance events.
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Still in his early 20s, Victoria's Ryan Cochrane is the Canadian record holder in the 400m, 800m and 1500m Freestyle and one of Canada's leading international forces in the distance events. He's shown no signs of letting up since Beijing 2008 when he claimed Canada's only podium performance in the pool – an Olympic bronze medal. Next in line as Canada's top swimmer, taking on dominant swimming nations like Australia and USA. Will he be the next World Record holder? We will have to wait and see what the road to London 2012 brings his way.
Ryan's Career Highlights:
- 2011 World Championships, 800m Silver and 1500m Silver Medal
- 2010 Pan Pacific, Gold medalist, 800m and 1500m
- 2009 Omega Swimmer of the Year
- 2009 World Championships, 800m Bronze and 1500m Silver Medal
- 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 1500m Freestyle
Charles & Francois Hamelin
This dynamic duo of short-track sent Canadian hearts racing as they competed for multiple medals as individuals and teammates at Vancouver's 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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This dynamic duo of short-track speed skating sent Canadian hearts racing as they competed for multiple medals as individuals and teammates at Vancouver's 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The brothers, hailing from Levis, Quebec, are among the most famous athletes in la belle provence, making numerous appearances on television, radio and at public events. Charles, the older brother, got a head start on his younger brother and has several Olympic medals to his name including a silver from Turin in 2006. Francois, two years younger, earned his first taste of Olympic gold in the men's relay event in Vancouver. Both brothers are set for continued success on the world short-track speed skating circuit and are expected to represent Canada in Sochi in 2014.
Charles' Career Highlights:
Individual 500m Olympic Gold and Olympic Gold in the Team Relay, Vancouver 2010, 7 World Championship Gold medals (3 individual & 4 team relay).
Francois' Career Highlights:
Olympic Gold medal as member of the Team Relay and 4 World Championship Silver medals (1 individual and three team relay).
"Thank you to everyone at PwC for inviting us to be part of your team!"
Carol Huynh
Carol Huynh wrestled her way into the hearts of Canadians when she won Canada's first Gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Carol Huynh wrestled her way into the hearts of Canadians when she won Canada's first Gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Born in the small town of Hazelton, BC, Carol grew up playing every sport she could. At 15 she was urged to join the high school wrestling team and has enjoyed and excelled at the sport ever since. While competing at the highest levels of wrestling, Carol's maintained an impressive academic career, making her an expert at prioritizing and life balance. Currently she trains and lives in Calgary as she prepares for the 2012 Olympics in London while pursuing her Masters in Psychology.
"I was so pleased when PwC approached me about sponsorship. PwC's values are much like my own and the more I learn about the firm the more impressed I am. PwC's support will go a long way to help me defend my Gold Medal in London 2012."
Carol's career highlights:
- 2011 Pan American Gold
- 2010 Commonwealth Gold
- 2008 Olympic Gold
- 3 World Medals
- Pan American Gold
- World University Gold
- 8 x Canadian Championship
Matt Hallat
Matt Hallat has been a familiar face around PwC's Vancouver offices as a motivational public speaker representing the para-athlete community and Alpine Canada Alpin.
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Matt Hallat has been a familiar face around PwC's Vancouver offices as a motivational public speaker representing the para-athlete community and Alpine Canada Alpin. Matt had his right leg amputated due to bone cancer when he was five years old and began skiing a year later at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver. Participating in local races and national races as a teen, he made it on the National Team when he was just 18 and has never looked back. Since then Matt has competed in two Paralympic Winter Games (including Vancouver) and over 100 World Cup Races. Matt completes with the PwC logo firmly affixed to the front of his ski helmet.
"Skiing has provided me more opportunities than I ever could have imagined. I'm very proud to have PwC as a sponsor and look forward to sharing some 2011 podium results with everyone at PwC!"
Ryder Hesjedal
Ryder Hesjedal is an exceptional world-class athlete who competes at the highest levels of international cycling, a sport where it's rare for Canadians to make an impact.
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Ryder Hesjedal is an exceptional world-class athlete who competes at the highest levels of international cycling, a sport where it's rare for Canadians to make an impact. He successfully made the switch from a career in mountain biking to become a world-class road racer. For several years he supported teammates on the Tour de France as they competed for the podium. In 2010, an injury to a teammate gave him the opportunity to lead his team on the Tour de France. He made the most of this opportunity and finished 7th overall – surpassing everyone's expectations. In 2011, Ryder will lead Team Garmin-Cervelo alongside American Christian Vande Velde. 2011 will be a big year for Ryder as he aims to repeat his success on the Grand Tours and looks forward to a spot on Canada's 2012 Olympic cycling team.
"It's great to have PwC Canada as a sponsor. Canadians are huge fans of cycling and I'm proud to be one of the few Canadians on the pro circuit. I look forward to meeting people from PwC and sharing my stories of competing in the Tour de France."
Ryder's career highlights:
- 2011 Tour de France, 18th
- 2010 Tour de France, 7th
- 2009 Vuelta a Espana, 1st - Stage 12
- 2008 Giro d'Italia, 1st - Stage 1 team time trial
- 2007 Tour de Georgia, 1st - Mountains Classification
- 2007 Canadian National Time Trial Championships, 1st
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
For Canada's sweethearts, Olympic Gold was a childhood dream come true. The pair started skating together in 1997, when Tessa was seven and Scott was nine.
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For Canada's sweethearts, Olympic Gold was a childhood dream come true. The pair started skating together in 1997, when Tessa was seven and Scott was nine. This is a remarkable run for the sport, where partnerships are forever being made and unmade by coaches on the hunt for the perfect pairing.
It's been quite the ride for Canada's golden duo, as they missed most of the 2008-2009 season. It makes their victory, following a near-flawless skate at the Games, even more remarkable as they became the youngest ice dance gold medalists in history, and the first North Americans to win the event in its 30-year Olympic history. Through their hard work and dedication to their partnership, they have shown how passion and team work can result in great success.
Tessa and Scott's career highlights:
- 2010 Olympic gold medal and World Champions
- 2009 Four Continents Championships, Silver medal
- Three-Time Canadian Champions
