Blair Morgan named community torchbearer for Prince Albert

Blair Morgan

Published on December 10, 2009; Published on December 10, 2009
Herald Staff

Topics :: Prince Albert , Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay , Montreal Supercross

When the Olympic Flame arrives in Prince Albert in just four weeks, it will be carried by hometown boy and accomplished athlete Blair Morgan.

As the community torchbearer, Morgan will light the celebration cauldron in Prince Albert on Jan. 11 as part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.

Morgan, 34, is one of the world’s most celebrated and recognized professional Snocross and Motocross racers. Blair began racing in his early teens and his professional Snocross career legacy includes a world record five X-Games Gold Medals and multiple repeat Snocross World Championships. His Motocross career is just as amazing with, among other accomplishments, three National Motocross Champion titles.

Morgan suffered a career-ending accident at the Montreal Supercross in 2008, but he has continued to tirelessly support community and charity activities and is a heroic figure in the eyes of his community.

See Friday’s Herald for full story.

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Moto-x mom

- January 11, 2010 at 13:23:03

Congrats to Blair! I watched you and and my son race together back in Saskatchewan during your early years and you clearly are the best choice to carry the torch and represent the true meaning of excellence and competitive spirit for Prince Albert. I wish you all the best in your future endevers and can't wait to hear more of your accomplishments in the future!

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Ty Schell

- December 28, 2009 at 00:46:36

Great to see Blair carrying the torch. He really deserves it. For motocross not being in the olympics, he is one of the best from the sport to represent all of the canadian motocrossers. Congrats Blair, you've inspired many.

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Bruce Buhr

- December 27, 2009 at 16:01:34

Congrats Blair! They couldn't have picked a better torch bearer.

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Jason Mitchell

- December 26, 2009 at 20:55:48

Congratulations from all your friends at Blackfoot Motosports. You are a deserving recipient of this opportunity!!!!

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Joe Skidd

- December 26, 2009 at 20:50:37

A finer representative of sport, sportsmanship and Country you will not find. Blair is a giant couragous spirit and a role model for all. Congratulations Blair on yet another world class achievement. Your friend always. Joe

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gordie

- December 26, 2009 at 20:49:46

I would support changing 2nd Ave to Blair Morgan Way. Absolutely! I believe it would be a good political move for the city and the least the city could do to honour this accomplished athlete. How does one initiate a petition like this?

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gordie

- December 26, 2009 at 20:49:39

I couldn't be happier to hear that blair morgan is the torch bearer. He is a true inspiration.

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Blair Morgan Way 2nd Avenue W

- December 26, 2009 at 09:46:05

2nd Avenue W should be renaimed Blair Morgan Way. Why? Because it is the main WAY through Prince Albert, the one everybody travels on, and because it is the FASTEST WAY through the city. He is Prince Albert's best kept secret!!! I can't wait to see Blair carry the Torch. Congrats Blair!

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bob martyn

- December 26, 2009 at 09:46:03

name a street we should name a sub division and build a statue like they did for gordie howe i n saskatoon. 5times champion come on city hall.

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- December 26, 2009 at 09:41:14

Congratulations from all your friends at Blackfoot Motosports. You are a deserving recipient of this opportunity!!!!

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Marcel

- December 26, 2009 at 09:35:39

WOW... What an awsome suggestion... we would all be sp proud to see the street named after our local hero......

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Alice Bourque

- December 26, 2009 at 09:35:36

Congratulations Blair. Once again you will be making all of Saskatchewan proud. Thank you! I met you at the MX races in P.A. this past summer and you were gracious enough to let me have my picture taken with you.......you are awesome!

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Congrats

- December 26, 2009 at 09:32:21

Congratulations Blair. You deserve the honor.

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Rod

- December 26, 2009 at 09:31:40

I agree with the previous comments and a most deserving honour for Blair. In additon the city should consider naming one of the streets after him as new sections are being developed in the city. Congratulations and we will be watching!!

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Karen

- December 26, 2009 at 09:31:37

Congrats Blair. It is so good to hear and see you encouraging others. What a delight to hear of your bearing the torch. Congrats and we'll be watching.

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- December 26, 2009 at 09:31:26

I am delighted to see Blair represent Prince Albert in the Olympic torch run. He is Prince Albert's best kept secret. There is no one more deserving of this honour than Blair.

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Daniel Jubinville

- December 16, 2009 at 11:08:05

My 10 year old son and I were at the Montreal Supercross in 2008, both unconditional fans on Blair. We were obviously devastated ... That race and what goes through our minds when we sit on our bikes will never be the same...Prince Albert can be very proud to count a man like this in it's ranks.

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