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CooperVision Partners with Canadian Olympic Speed Skater Valérie Maltais on Her Continued Pursuit of Excellence on the World Stage
CooperVision Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with Valérie Maltais, one of Canada's most decorated Olympic speed skaters, as she continues to pursue excellence both on the ice and in her academic studies. As she trains toward the next major international competitions, Maltais relies on MyDay Energys® contact lenses, which deliver premium optics shown to improve vision and comfort*1,2.
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