The headline refers to Courtney Sarault, a short-track speed skater from Moncton, who has been named one of the 2026 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshals alongside freestyle skiing legend Mikaël Kingsbury.

Some notable details:

• Sarault made Canadian Olympic history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by becoming the first Canadian short-track speed skater to win four medals at a single Olympic Games.

The Calgary Stampede said she will be the first short-track speed skater ever selected as a Stampede Parade Marshal.

The parade takes place on July 3, 2026, opening the annual Calgary Stampede.

Sarault trained for several years at Calgary’s Olympic Oval and said Calgary holds a special place in her heart.

For New Brunswick, it’s a significant honour to see a local athlete from Moncton chosen to lead one of Canada’s most famous public events.