Canada has a new hero

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - February 16, 2010

Alexandre Bilodeau is Canada's new hero.

Bilodeau ended what some called the Olympic curse by winning Canada's first gold medal on home turf -- or rather home snow.

His victory in the moguls is also bringing some fringe benefits.

The prime minster called with congratulations.

There are plans to issue commemorative coins and stamps in his honor.

And the 22-year-old Bilodeau is even getting marriage proposals on Twitter.

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