Canadian Livestreamer “xQc” Shocked by Canada’s Lack of Gold Medals at Winter Olympics
As the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea come to a close, many countries are celebrating their victories and tallying up their medal counts. However, one country in particular has caught the attention of Canadian livestreamer “xQc” – his own home country, Canada.
Félix Lengyel, better known by his online alias “xQc”, is a popular Canadian Twitch streamer and former professional Overwatch player. With over 1.5 million followers on Twitch, he is known for his energetic and entertaining streams, often featuring his reactions to various events and news.
But on February 25th, xQc’s stream took a different turn as he watched the Winter Olympics and realized something shocking – Canada still had no gold medals. As he watched the events unfold, his disbelief and disappointment were palpable.
“I can’t believe it, man. Canada still has no gold medals. This is insane,” xQc exclaimed to his viewers.
It’s no secret that Canada is a powerhouse when it comes to winter sports. In fact, Canada has consistently ranked in the top three countries for total medals at the Winter Olympics since 2006. So, it’s understandable that xQc and many other Canadians were expecting to see their country at the top of the medal standings.
But as the days went by, Canada’s medal count remained at zero. This was a stark contrast to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where Canada finished with 10 gold medals, the most of any country.
XQc’s reaction to Canada’s lack of gold medals struck a chord with many Canadians, who shared his disappointment and frustration. On social media, many expressed their shock and disbelief, wondering what could have gone wrong for Canada’s athletes.
Some pointed out that Canada’s top athletes, such as figure skater Patrick Chan and snowboarder Mark McMorris, had fallen short of their expected performances. Others speculated that the pressure of competing on home soil in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics may have been a factor in Canada’s success.
But despite the disappointment, xQc remained positive and encouraged his viewers to continue supporting Canada’s athletes.
“Let’s not forget that our athletes are still giving it their all out there. They’re representing our country and making us proud,” he said.
And indeed, Canada’s athletes did not disappoint. On the final day of the Winter Olympics, Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won gold, breaking the country’s gold medal drought and bringing the total medal count to 29.
XQc’s reaction to Canada’s first gold medal was one of pure joy and relief. He celebrated with his viewers, cheering on the Canadian athletes and expressing his pride in his country.
“Finally, we did it! Canada has a gold medal! This is amazing!” he exclaimed.
As the Winter Olympics come to a close, Canada may not have reached its usual gold medal count, but the country’s athletes have still made their mark on the world stage. And xQc’s reaction serves as a reminder that even in the face of disappointment, Canadians remain resilient and supportive of their fellow athletes.
So, while Canada may not have had the most successful Winter Olympics this year, the spirit and determination of its athletes, as well as the unwavering support of its people, is something to be celebrated and proud of. And who knows, maybe in the next Winter Olympics, Canada will once again dominate the medal standings. Until then, let’s continue to cheer on our athletes and show the world what Canada is made of.
