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Olympic Figure Skater's One Request via Email Goes Viral

Olympic Figure Skater's One Request via Email Goes Viral

Summary

Madeline Schizas, a 22-year-old Olympic figure skater from Canada, gained online attention when she asked her university for an extension on a sociology assignment due to her participation in the Winter Olympics. Her request, which included an official note from the Canadian Olympic Committee, went viral on social media, and the university granted her the extension. Schizas helped her team advance to the finals in the Women’s Single Skating—Team Event.

Key Facts

  • Madeline Schizas is an Olympic figure skater from Oakville, Ontario.
  • She competed in the Women’s Single Skating—Team Event at the Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
  • Schizas requested an extension on a university assignment from McMaster University because she was competing in the Olympics.
  • Her email request included a statement from the Canadian Olympic Committee to verify her participation.
  • The professor granted the extension and showed support through a positive email response.
  • Schizas's social media post about the request went viral.
  • Schizas will compete in another event, the Women’s Single Skating Individual Event.
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