2017 Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame Celebrating the 1992 Canadian Olympic Rowing medalists
Rowing Canada Aviron – In 1992, the Canadian Olympic Rowing team achieved a high water haul of medals, winning 4 gold and a bronze at the Barcelona Olympic Games. On Friday, November 10th, the 1992 Olympic Medal winning crews, as well as members in the Coaches and Builder categories will be inducted into the Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame.
Crews of the Men’s Eight, Women’s Eight, Women’s Four, Women’s Pair and Silken Laumann, the Women’s single will be in attendance. Joining the crews will be coaches Mike Spracklen and Al Morrow along with Peter Copland and Doug Hamilton in the builder category. The event takes place at the Vancouver Rowing Club from 6pm-8pm.
The 25th anniversary celebrations will continue on Saturday November 11th, in conjunction with National Rowing Championships. Crews from the 1992 Olympic Rowing Team will participate in the RCA Alumni Row Past at 12 noon PT.
Media are invited to attend both events. Photo and interview opportunities will be available.
Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame – 2017 Inductees
Men’s Coxed Eights – Gold Medal
John Wallace
Bruce Robertson
Michael Forgeron
Darren Barber
Robert Marland
Michael Rascher
Andy Crosby
Derek Porter
Terry Paul
Women’s Single Sculls – Bronze Medal
Silken Laumann
Women’s Coxless Pairs – Gold Medal
Marnie McBean
Kathleen Heddle
Women’s Coxless Fours – Gold Medal
Kirsten Barnes
Brenda Taylor
Jessica Monroe
Kay Worthingon
*Jennifer Walinga
*A day before Olympic competition, Jennifer Walinga was forced to withdraw due to injury. Brenda Taylor donated her medal to Walinga to recognize that she was an essential part of the success of the team.
Women’s Coxed Eights – Gold Medal
Kirsten Barnes
Brenda Taylor
Megan Delehanty
Shannon Crawford
Marnie McBean
Kay Worthington
Jessica Monroe
Kathleen Heddle
Lesley Thompson-Willie
*Jennifer Walinga
*A day before Olympic competition, Jennifer Walinga was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Coaches
Mike Spracklen
Al Morrow
Builders
Peter Copland
Doug Hamilton
For media inquiries, please contact comm@rowingcanada.org
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