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Canadian Bobsledder Shaquille Murray-Lawrence Honors Basketball Legends

2/16/2026

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Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence is a Canadian bobsled push athlete who competes at the Milan Cortina Games.
He is named after basketball stars Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway.
He represents Canada despite not pursuing a traditional basketball path.
With pilot Taylor Austin, he ranks 15th in the two-man event and honors his namesakes.

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Story summary

Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence is a Canadian bobsled push athlete who competes at the Milan Cortina Games.
He is named after basketball stars Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway.
He represents Canada despite not pursuing a traditional basketball path.
With pilot Taylor Austin, he ranks 15th in the two-man event and honors his namesakes.