Bruce Kidd
Encyclopedia
Bruce Kidd, is a Canadian
academic, author, and athlete.
Born in Ottawa
, Ontario
, he was a member of the University of Toronto
track and field team. He won 18 national senior championships in Canada, the United States, and Britain. He won a gold (in the 6 Miles event) and bronze medal (in the 3 Miles event) at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
and was a member of the Canadian 1964 Summer Olympics
team (competing in the Men's 5000 metres
and scheduled to start in the Men's marathon
). He received his Bachelor of Arts
in Political Economy in 1965 from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts
in Adult Education in 1968 from the University of Chicago
. He also received a Master of Arts in History in 1980 and a Ph.D. in History in 1990 from York University
.
A documentary film about him, entitled Runner, was produced and directed by Don Owen and narrated by the great poet W. H. Auden
In 1970, he joined the University of Toronto as a lecturer. He was appointed an Assistant Professor in 1973 and an Associate Professor in 1979. In 1991, he was appointed a Professor. He was formerly Director of the School of Physical and Health Education and Acting Director of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. He is currently a Professor of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health.
He is a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
academic, author, and athlete.
Born in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, he was a member of the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
track and field team. He won 18 national senior championships in Canada, the United States, and Britain. He won a gold (in the 6 Miles event) and bronze medal (in the 3 Miles event) at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia from 22 November-1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth....
and was a member of the Canadian 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
team (competing in the Men's 5000 metres
Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres
The men's 5000 metres was the second-longest of the seven men's track races in the Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics program in Tokyo. It was held on 16 October and 18 October 1964. 54 athletes from 35 nations entered, with 6 not starting the first round...
and scheduled to start in the Men's marathon
Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon
The men's marathon was part of the Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics program in Tokyo. It was held on 21 October 1964. 79 athletes from 41 nations entered, with 68 starting and 58 finishing.-Results:...
). He received his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Political Economy in 1965 from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Adult Education in 1968 from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
. He also received a Master of Arts in History in 1980 and a Ph.D. in History in 1990 from York University
York University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
.
A documentary film about him, entitled Runner, was produced and directed by Don Owen and narrated by the great poet W. H. Auden
In 1970, he joined the University of Toronto as a lecturer. He was appointed an Assistant Professor in 1973 and an Associate Professor in 1979. In 1991, he was appointed a Professor. He was formerly Director of the School of Physical and Health Education and Acting Director of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. He is currently a Professor of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health.
He is a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee
Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee - COC is the private, non-profit organization representing Canadian athletes in the International Olympic Committee and the Pan American Games. It was formally recognized by the IOC in 1907. The COC also represents the selection of Canadian cities in their bid for...
.
Awards and honours
- In 1961 and 1962, he was the Canadian PressCanadian PressCanadian Press Enterprises Inc. is the entity which "will take over the operations of the Canadian Press" according to a November 26, 2010 article in the Toronto Star...
' Athlete of the Year. - In 1961, he awarded the Lou Marsh TrophyLou Marsh TrophyThe Lou Marsh Trophy, also known as the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy and Lou Marsh Award, is a trophy that is awarded annually to Canada's top athlete, professional or amateur. It is awarded by a panel of journalists, with the vote taking place in December. It was first awarded in 1936...
. - In 1966, he was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame as an athlete.
- In 1968, he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of FameCanada's Sports Hall of FameCanada's Sports Hall of Fame is a hall of fame established in 1955 to "preserve the record of Canadian sports achievements and to promote a greater awareness of Canada's heritage of sport." It is located at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta...
. - In 1988, he was inducted into the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame.
- In 1994, he was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame as a builder. (He is the only person to have been twice elected to this hall of fame).
- In 2004, he was made an Officer of the Order of CanadaOrder of CanadaThe Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
for having "devoted his life to eradicating sexism and racism in sporting communities around the world". http://www.gg.ca/honours/search-recherche/honours-desc.asp?lang=e&TypeID=orc&id=8653
Selected bibliography
- The Death of Hockey (with John Mcfarlane, 1972)
- The Political Economy of Sport (1979)
- Tom Longboat (1980)
- Hockey Showdown (1980)
- Who's a Soccer Player (1980)
- Athletes' Rights in Canada (with Mary Eberts, 1982)
- The Struggle for Canadian Sport (1996), winner of the North American Society of Sport History book prize.