Canadian race-walker Evan Dunfee has more on his mind than a medal
GOLD COAST, Australia — Evan Dunfee has plenty on his mind, but no regrets. At least not about the Olympic bronze medal that was briefly his in Rio.
The 27-year-old race-walker from Richmond, B.C., makes a point of talking to kids, especially via KidSport whose goal is to get more youngsters into sport. And his roller-coaster ride in Rio has given him an even bigger platform.
“Those doors that were opened up through Rio, it’s totally worth way more than any medal would have been worth,” said Dunfee, a gangly ginger who kicks off the Commonwealth Games athletics program on Sunday in the 20-kilometre race walk.
He says while he still wants to be the best in the world at his sport, a more important goal is to help reduce obesity in children while increasing fitness.