“Over the years, I’ve come to know Chris as one of the most dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate in his field. He is also fast. Like, physically fast on his feet. At the 2012 Olympics in London, he tracked down a Canadian athlete who had wandered off the massive triathlon course after failing to finish, leading her all the way back to the waiting mob of Canadian journalists in the mixed zone. He stood nearby as she spoke — ready to facilitate through any rough patches, or tend to any of the athlete’s needs — and waited until the job was done to catch his breath.”

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