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Despite crash, Simon Whitfield leaves a golden legacy at Olympic Games

One of the greatest Olympic careers in Canadian history ended sprawled on the streets of London Tuesday. The two-time Olympic medallist was forced to withdraw from the Olympic race. "Then Windsor Castle," he wrote via email.
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Canadian triathlete Simon Whitfield's hopes for a third Olympic medal were dashed Tuesday when he lost control of his bicycle and crashed.

One of the greatest Olympic careers in Canadian history ended sprawled on the streets of London Tuesday.

The two-time Olympic medallist was forced to withdraw from the Olympic race.

"Then Windsor Castle," he wrote via email. "Then Princess Diana water fountain. Then M&M Land. Family time."

Family is just the emotional salve Whitfield needs now.

"I had one of the best swims I had in a while," said Whitfield.

"We train four years for this and, unfortunately, it happens. I've had two incredible Olympics."