The Engleson Files

I just finished watching the Men’s triathlon race where Canada’s Simon Whitfield took the silver medal. It was an absolutely brilliant performance by Simon and I could not be any more proud of his outcome - his silver is a gold in my opinion! I watched this race with a little extra interest because last year during Magnus’s swim lessons at the Crystal Pool in Victoria Simon Whitfield was also there training for Beijing. Some days when I took Svea down to the pool he would come over after his swim and ask many questions about her. He had just recently had a child as well (or at least his wife did) and was very excited about sharing early child rearing stories; and when I told him that we lived in China it peaked more conversation as well (I would like to think my insider scoop(s) is what did it!) He was just such a nice guy and so sweet to Svea that it made such a huge impression on me. Congratulations Simon, you raced one hell of a race and have made us all very proud!