An unlikely Portuguese Olympian hails from B.C. Interior

It’s a long way from Pyeongchang to British Columbia — and it’s an even longer way from Pyeongchang to Portugal.

But long distances are no sweat for Kequyen Lam, a B.C.-raised cross-country skier competing for Portugal in the 15-kilometre men’s free ski event at the Pyeongchang Olympics.

“Pyeongchang is the bomb.There’s nothing like it,” Lam told Radio West host Sarah Penton. “Being here as an athlete, it’s such a unique experience. It’s really hard to put into words what it’s like.”