| Finally leaving Europe! |
| World Cup 2008/09 • January 17th, 2009 |
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I haven't been home since Nov 9th, but a silver medal on the last European track is a sweet way to leave this continent. It has been a frustrating season, but I know there is a reason for all of the struggles. From illnesses to making stupid mistakes on race day, which has been every race this year! I should be happy with a silver medal from St.Moritz, but it is pretty hard to be sitting 1st place and make a mistake like hitting at the very top of the track and losing by 9/100ths. Maybe my German coaches and support staff are starting to rub off on me. When I dropped 5 spots in Igls and smiled into the camera, they asked me why I didn't have any fight in me? I responded by saying I'm Canadian and I made a mistake and there is no sense in beating myself up over it. But when I came up the outrun on my 2nd run in St. Moritz and saw a #2 by 0.09sec I was fighting mad. Kerstin, our team leader who is German, was extremely supportive and happy for me to win silver, but all I could feel was that I lost the gold. She kept telling me its ok, it was so close and that was just it... the what if's are haunting. OK, enough whining! The positives... It was a great day for Canada Silver and Bronze for the women and another Olympic qualifier. I moved up into the top 10 in the World Cup standings so I will be in the draw for the upcoming Whistler World cup and inching my way closer to a better start number for World Championships in Lake Placid at the end of Feburary. We have a bit of break now until the Whistler World Cup which is Feburary 5th. I'm so excited for everyone to see Whistler and of course there is even more energy surrounding this race because it is the Olympic test event... 1 year out from the big show! Wish all of the Canadians luck and I really hope we put up some great results! |
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Saturday 17th of January 2009 02:34:56 PM • Submitted by: Uncle Arnold |
| Hi Mellisa, don't feel bad about losing the gold, instead, stand tall
for earning a silver, placing you in the elite top three.
I sat with your dad in the sunshine cafe in Eckville last thursday, of
course the main focus of our discussion was your European tour.
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Wednesday 21st of January 2009 01:15:42 PM • Submitted by: Tracy Murdoch |
| When I first saw this commercial Doug was waching a football game.Any snip on skeleton always catches my eye.I said hey,that is skeleton,heeeeey,that is Mellisa.I got misty eyes and happy when I realized I was going to get to see you regularly.You look realy good on that horse also.I see Joline Seitz tomorow at a party. I will have to tell her she is going to have to step it up or shes going to feel you galloping up her trail and also that she's got to believe that ;) Yeha, way to Mellisa
Sinceraly Tracy Murdoch |
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| CTV Believe 2010 commercial |
| CTV Believe 2010 commercial • January 7th, 2009 |
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Check out the commercials that will be airing from now until the Olympics in 2010. I feel fortunate that I am a part of this amazing production. I'm really excited CTV chose Skeleton as a feature and I hope this will generate more interest in our awesome sport!!! http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/believe-in-2010/#clip126656
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Wednesday 7th of January 2009 07:13:03 PM • Submitted by: Cheryl Gelinas |
| This is so moving, and I've cried every time I see it. Yeah CTV for choosing Skeleton and double fist pump for showcasing you. Love, C |
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Wednesday 7th of January 2009 07:46:22 PM • Submitted by: Marianne Cole |
| I saw the ad quite by accident and was soooo excited. You looked awesome, Mellisa. I will really have to start watching more TV now!!! Hope all is sliding right along. Looking forward to another report soon. |
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Wednesday 7th of January 2009 10:50:58 PM • Submitted by: Tim Gompf |
| Great commercial Mellisa!!! It sent shivers down my old back just watching it. After watching it I'd have to say " I believe!!!"
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Thursday 8th of January 2009 12:02:08 AM • Submitted by: Jeff M. |
| Congratulations Melissa, I saw the commercial on CTV and thought it was very well done. It must be amazing to have Donald Sutherland speaking of you!
The correct link to the web video should be:
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/believe-in-2010/#clip126656 |
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Thursday 8th of January 2009 10:48:31 AM • Submitted by: Dad |
| Great commercial I am so proud of you.Nice barrel you look great on a horse. CTV done a great job.
Love you and miss you
Dad |
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Thursday 8th of January 2009 04:47:03 PM • Submitted by: G & N Gompf |
| You won't believe how many people in little old Oak Lake have asked us if the girl in the skeleton "I Believe" advertisement is our Mellisa Hollingswoth. Of course our chests puff up and we exclaim that it sure is!!!! What a great idea and we know it will accomplish the goal of helping Canadians to really get to know our athletes. Keep up the great work and your wonderful attitude.
Love G & N Gompf |
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Thursday 8th of January 2009 06:36:19 PM • Submitted by: Tammy |
| Thats great Mellisa - love everything about the video & athlete profile - showcasing all our Olympic superstars! |
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Friday 9th of January 2009 10:29:39 AM • Submitted by: Otto & Marlene Penner |
| Hi Mellisa
This is an awesome promotion for the Olympics and Skelton. You look great!
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Monday 12th of January 2009 08:54:46 PM • Submitted by: Karl G---from Winnipeg |
| Great commercial, Mellisa!! Nice support for your sport and the perfect person to do it. I still can't believe how fast you slide. Wishing you all the best.
Karl & Monica |
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Thursday 15th of January 2009 01:32:13 PM • Submitted by: LINDA |
| MELLISA,
That is an awesome video, best of luck in your journey!
Linda |
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Friday 11th of September 2009 01:35:21 PM • Submitted by: anonymous |
| great commercial
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