Premier Extends Best Wishes to Olympians and Paralympians

Nova Scotia will be well-represented in London as the province sends its largest contingent in history to the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Fourteen Nova Scotian Olympic and Paralympic athletes will compete on the international stage as part of Team Canada.

"On behalf of all Nova Scotians, congratulations and best wishes to all of our incredible athletes," said Premier Darrell Dexter. "They have worked hard and put in countless hours for this opportunity. I have no doubt that Nova Scotia's athletes can compete with the best in the world."

Nova Scotia's 2012 Olympic and Paralympic athletes are:

• Ellie Black, Halifax, Gymnastics
• Custio Clayton, North Preston, Boxing
• Ryan Cochrane, Windsor, Kayak
• Amy Cotton, Judique, Inverness Co., Judo
• Mark de Jonge, Halifax, Kayak
• Danielle Dube, Glen Haven, Halifax Regional Municipality, Sailing
• Eric Gillis, Antigonish, Marathon
• Geoff Harris, Halifax, Sprinting
• Jenna Martin, Caledonia, Queens Co., Sprinting
• Jason McCoombs, Dartmouth, Canoe
• David Sharpe, Halifax, Swimming
• Jamey Jewells, Donkin, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Wheelchair Basketball
• Devan Gotell, Antigonish, Paralympic Swimming
• Paul Tingley, Halifax, Paralympic Sailing

To cheer on Nova Scotia athletes or to learn more about them, visit www.novascotia.ca/olympics2012 .