Bev and Gerry Labbé spent Friday morning screaming as they watched their daughter, Stephanie Labbé, and her teammates on the Canadian women's soccer team become Olympic gold medallists. Labbé's parents, who live on an acreage north of Stony Plain, Alta., watched the game with family at their son Kevin's house. Radio Active 7:59 Proud Olympic parents If you think watching your favourite Olympic athlete compete for gold at the Tokyo Olympics is intense, try being that person's parent. 7:59Gerry Labbé said he is exhausted but feels a sense of accomplishment for his daughter and pride as her father. Stephanie Labbé shows off her new Olympic gold medal to her family in a video call after the medal ceremony.

Source: CBC News August 07, 2021 11:02 UTC