Canada’s retired ice dance lovers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have added one more medal to their storied career after being invested into the Order of Canada.
The office of the The Governor General announced Virtue and Moir, who are the most decorated ice dancers in sports history, received one of the country’s highest honors during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday.
“They have emboldened the figure skaters of tomorrow through their elegant displays of strength and chemistry, and by promoting inclusivity in sport as proud supporters of Special Olympics Canada,” a statement read. from the Governor General’s office. “Without a doubt a force to be reckoned with as partners, they also support their communities as individuals.”
The three-time gold medalists called it a career after the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The two had been on-ice partners for more than 20 years, capturing the hearts of the figure skating world with their chemistry and emotional performances.
The couple announced their retirement in 2019, with Moir calling their career “a great ride”.
Virtue and Moir were appointed to the Order of Canada in 2020, but due to the pandemic, the investment ceremony was postponed.
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