She has inspired many Canadians with her determination, grace, and ability to overcome obstacles. In December 1993, she was at last presented with her richly deserved gold medal, 16 months after the Barcelona games, where a controversy arose over a judge's error.
En décembre 1993, elle a enfin reçu cette médaille d'or olympique tant méritée, 16 mois après la tenue des Jeux de Barcelone, au cours desquels l'erreur d'une juge a suscité la controverse.