Archive - Olympian Essays

The Catholic Church and the Real History of Ukraine

My New Essay for Public Discourse

Jun 20 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

The Right Response to the War in Ukraine

Conservatives need a better reference point

Jun 6 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

March 2025

Enough is Enough

10 Points of Conscience and Conviction on Ukraine

Mar 11 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

Two New Reviews

I’ve been quiet here for a while.

Mar 5 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

November 2024

If you’re a subscriber, you know it’s been a little while since I’ve posted here.

Nov 12, 2024 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

September 2024

Dispatch from the CT Ukrainian Day Festival

A bit over a week ago, I attended the annual CT Ukrainian Day Festival with my mom and two young daughters.

Sep 16, 2024

My "Olympians of Our Faith" Podcast Interview

Last week, I was honored to be a guest on Krista Corbello’s Podcast to talk about faith, sports, Ukraine, Bl.

Sep 4, 2024 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

August 2024

A Ballerina, a Rugby Player, and an Ice Dancer Walk Into a Bar...

On Ballerina Farm, Body Positivity, and Finding Beauty in Motherhood

Aug 10, 2024 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

My Thoughts on the Opening Ceremony

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past week, you’ve probably heard about the drag queen parody of the Last Supper at the Opening Ceremony…

Aug 1, 2024 •

Siobhan Heekin-Canedy

July 2024

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