Bronze medalist Pendrel returns to hero’s welcome

Aug 23, 2016 | 2:10 PM

KAMLOOPS — Dozens of cheering fans greeted bronze medalist Catharine Pendrel as she arrived at Kamloops Airport this afternoon.

Pendrel won her first Olympic medal in the Rio mountain biking event last Saturday.

She returned to a crowd of admirers, including Mayor Peter Milobar, who presented her with a bouquet of flowers.

Pendrel ensured she was wearing her bronze medal as she entered the terminal building.

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