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Darren Zack is a legendary Ojibwe pitcher who dominated the softball diamond in the 1990s. Growing up on the Garden River First Nation, Darren mainly played softball and hockey with his numerous uncles and cousins. Everyone on the team was part of a large extended family, and this nurturing family-oriented style was how he continued… Continue reading Darren Zack
Growing up in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains, Erik Guay was destined to conquer the slopes of Quebec and beyond. Born in Montreal in 1981, Erik grew up in the picturesque ski town of Mont-Tremblant as the son of two ski instructors, Conrad and Ellen. By the age of five, he had already competed… Continue reading Erik Guay
Kevin Martin helped change the face of the Roaring Game, while becoming one of the greatest skips to ever play it. Growing up in Lougheed, Alberta, Kevin started curling at the age of seven. He was an athletic prodigy in his small hometown, excelling in all sports he played, but his passion for curling persisted.… Continue reading Kevin Martin
From the courts to the track and beyond, Michelle Stilwell has never stopped moving forward. A proud Paralympic champion in two different sports, Michelle’s journey has been fuelled by resilience, determination, and a deep passion for sport and service. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Michelle grew up playing everything from ringette and baseball to sprinting down… Continue reading Michelle Stilwell
Angela Chalmers was born with the talent to run and drive to succeed, drawing on remarkable reserves of strength and resilience to become one of the best middle-distance runners in the world. A member of the Birdtail Sioux First Nation, Angela was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1963. Raised in a military family, she moved… Continue reading Angela Chalmers
Captivating audiences around the world with his technical precision and refined artistry, Patrick Chan reshaped the potential of men’s figure skating as a competitive sport. Born in Ottawa in 1990, Patrick discovered a natural talent for skating when he began taking lessons at the age of five. Encouraged by his parents, who had immigrated to… Continue reading Patrick Chan
One of Canada’s most decorated Paralympic swimmers, Kirby Cote’s impact on Canadian disability sports continues to be profound. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1984, Kirby comes from an active family. Her parents wanted her to be involved in sports, and upon a recommendation made by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), she tried… Continue reading Kirby Cote
Over his outstanding 27-year career, Daniel Nestor made an unprecedented smash as the most decorated tennis player in Canadian history. Born in the former Yugoslavia in 1972, Daniel moved to Toronto at the age of four. When he was seven years old, Daniel’s father gave him a two-dollar tennis racket and taught him to play… Continue reading Daniel Nestor
Changing the game for women and visible minorities in ice hockey, Vicky Sunohara embodies the values of teamwork, integrity, and leadership, on and off the ice. Born in Scarborough, Ontario in 1970, Vicky grew up sharing a passion for ice hockey with her father, learning to skate on a backyard rink when she was two.… Continue reading Vicky Sunohara
