TORONTO - Ross Rebagliati, who has long been sponsored by Roots, was inducted last night into the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame for his Olympic achievements. In 1998, he became the first person to win a Gold Medal in an Olympic snowboarding event.

At the annual Banquet of Champions in Vancouver, attended by some 1,000 people from the sports, business and media communities, Rebagliati was honoured for his excellence both on and off the slopes. He is one of Canada’s most recognized athletes and a prominent international ambassador of snowboarding.

Rebagliati is not resting on his laurels as he looks ahead to future competitions, especially the 2010 Winter Olympics in his home province. Although he’s not raced competitively since 2000, Rebagliati is currently working on a return to professional snowboarding and the World Cup circuit.

“We congratulate Roots on his induction to the BC Sports Hall of Fame,” says Roots Cofounder Michael Budman, who like his partner Don Green is an old friend of Rebagliati. “It was a major highlight for us to be at the Nagano Olympics in 1998 to witness Ross’ incredible achievement and we’re sure he’s destined for more greatness both on and off his board.”

For further information, contact:
Robert Sarner,
Director of Communication and Public Affairs
416-781-3574 ext 4280
E-mail : rsarner@roots.com

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