Nanaimo race walker Olivia Lundman qualifies for Paris Olympic Games
NANAIMO — At the age of just 21-years-old, a local track and field star is realizing her dream.
With continued top performances nationally for several years, Nanaimo race walker Olivia Lundman will be a member of Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the new sport of mixed marathon race walking.
Lundman said it’s an honour to have the opportunity to compete at the highest level possible.
“I’m feeling a whole mix of emotions right now. Of course I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to represent my country at the Olympics in Paris, but at the moment it all seems a bit hard to believe. I am still struggling to process this new reality and I think it’s going to take some time for it to fully sink in.”