Barb Sharpe has been her son's biggest fan since he raced in his first triathlon in Comox, B.C., when he was nine-years-old. "My mom's certainly biased...but she is certainly my biggest supporter," said Matthew Sharpe, speaking to CBC's On The Island just days before heading to Japan. Matthew Sharpe and his mom Barb Sharpe. It's more about just kinda staying present and acknowledging that this is a special experience," said Matthew Sharpe. LISTEN | Matthew and Barb Sharpe talk about the family's road to the Tokyo Olympics:

Source: CBC News July 18, 2021 16:52 UTC