Our favourite Olympic gold medallist talks hats, beer and being on Oprah.
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How would you describe your personal style?
"I like simple and comfortable. I also like to rock a hat once in a while."
What hats do you like to wear?
"I’ve got all kinds, from ball caps to fedoras, and everything in between. I have a cowboy hat that I received from the City of Calgary so I can add that to my collection."
Is that sort of like the key to Calgary?
"Pretty much! Getting a white hat cowboy hat from Mayor Dave Bronconnier is an honour in Calgary."
What’s your favourite piece of clothing?
"I received a cashmere scarf for Christmas that I quite enjoy--who doesn't like cashmere? And, I’m passionate about the whole barefoot movement, so I’m quite taken with these barefoot shoes and have collected a few pairs."
Do you wear the shoes when you’re training?
"I do sometimes. I also wear them on an everyday run around town."
Since you won the gold medal, you've been making more public appearances. Has your style changed now that you're more visible?
"I don’t feel pressure to be somebody that I’m not and get all dressed up. I’m still wearing the same clothes and sort of rockin’ the same style."
Do you have any lucky charms that you wear when you compete?
"I avoid those sorts of things. I worry if I forget or lose it, it could potentially wreak havoc on my preparations for a race. It's also because there is limited room to wear anything under our speed suits. As we say in our sport, 'it’s skin to win on race day.' "
Does your GF ever weigh in on what you’re wearing?
"She does from time to time. I certainly don’t depend on her to figure out what I should be wearing or the direction I should be heading with my style. My folks and my family have always found it incredibly difficult to shop for me because I am fairly picky."
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