List of Canadian Summer Olympics gold medalists
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2008 Summer Olympics
- Carol HuynhCarol HuynhCarol Huynh is a Canadian freestyle wrestler. Her parents are ethnic Chinese in Vietnam . Born in British Columbia, her parents were refugees from Vietnam who settled in the town of New Hazelton, British Columbia, after being sponsored by the local United Church...
— Wrestling, Women's Freestyle 48 kg — RowingRowing at the 2008 Summer OlympicsRowing competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 17, at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.- Events :14 sets of medals were awarded in the following events:*Single sculls men*Pairs men...
, Men's eights - Eric LamazeEric LamazeEric Lamaze is a Canadian show jumper. He and his best known horse, Hickstead, completed the rare feat of only having one rail during the entire Olympic Games.-Early life:...
on Hickstead — Equestrian, Individual jumping
2004 Summer Olympics
- Kyle ShewfeltKyle ShewfeltKyle Keith Shewfelt is a Canadian gymnast. His gold medal in the men's floor exercise competition at the 2004 Athens Olympics was the first medal ever by a Canadian in an artistic gymnastics event and was the first Canadian gold of the 2004 Olympics...
— Gymnastics, Men's Floor Exercises - Lori-Ann MuenzerLori-Ann MuenzerLori-Ann Muenzer is a Canadian track cyclist and gold medal winning athlete at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the Match Sprint. She attended Runnymede Collegiate Institute...
— Cycling, Women's Sprint - Adam van KoeverdenAdam van KoeverdenAdam Joseph van Koeverden is a Canadian sprint kayaker. He was born in Oakville, Ontario to a Dutch father and a Hungarian mother...
— Canoeing, Men's K-1 500 m
2000 Summer Olympics
- Simon WhitfieldSimon WhitfieldSimon St. Quentin Whitfield is an Olympic triathlon champion from Canada.-Biography:Whitfield was born in Kingston, Ontario. As a young boy he played soccer but at age 11 began triathlon, honing his early competitive skills in the Canadian Kids of Steel program. By age 15 he was pursuing...
— Triathlon, Men's Competition - Daniel IgaliDaniel IgaliBaraladei Daniel Igali is a Canadian freestyler wrestler who is an Olympic gold medalist. He lives in Surrey, British Columbia.-Wrestling career:...
— Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Lightweight (69 kg) - Sébastien LareauSébastien LareauSébastien Lareau is a former touring professional tennis player.-As a singles player:The right-handed Lareau achieved a career best singles ranking of World No. 76 in April 1995. In January 1999 he reached a career second best ranking of World No. 78. He had a career ATP tour event win-loss...
and Daniel NestorDaniel NestorDaniel Mark Nestor, CM , born Danijel Nestorović September 4, 1972, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, is a Serbian-born Canadian professional tennis player from Toronto, Ontario, Canada....
— Tennis, Men's Doubles
1996 Summer Olympics
- Donovan BaileyDonovan BaileyDonovan Bailey is a retired Canadian sprinter, who once held the world record for the 100 metres race following his gold medal performance in the 1996 Olympic Games. He was the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m...
— Athletics, Men's 100 m - Robert EsmieRobert EsmieRobert Esmie is a Canadian athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4x100 m relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics....
, Glenroy GilbertGlenroy GilbertGlenroy John Gilbert is a Canadian former athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics....
, Bruny SurinBruny SurinBruny Surin is a Canadian athlete, winner of a gold medal in the 4x100 m relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics. In 2008 he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 1996 Summer Olympics 4x100 relay team.-Career:...
, Donovan BaileyDonovan BaileyDonovan Bailey is a retired Canadian sprinter, who once held the world record for the 100 metres race following his gold medal performance in the 1996 Olympic Games. He was the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m...
— Athletics, Men's 4x100 m Relay - Marnie McBeanMarnie McBeanMarnie Elizabeth McBean is a Canadian rower.McBean competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the coxless pairs and eights events, winning gold medals in both. At the 1996 Summer Olympics she competed in the double and quadruple sculls, winning gold in the double and bronze in the quadruple...
and Kathleen HeddleKathleen HeddleKathleen Joan Heddle, is a Canadian rower. Heddle and her long-time rowing partner Marnie McBean were the first Canadians to win three Olympic Gold medals....
— Rowing, Women's Double Sculls
1992 Summer Olympics
- Mark McKoyMark McKoyMark Anthony McKoy is a former Canadian athlete, winner of 110 metres hurdles at the 1992 Summer Olympics.Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Mark McKoy spent his youth in England, before moving to Canada as a teenager...
— Athletics, Men's 110 m Hurdles - John WallaceJohn Wallace (rower)John William Wallace is a retired rower from Canada. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988....
, Bruce RobertsonBruce Robertson (rower)Bruce Robertson is a Canadian competition rower and Olympic champion.Robertson won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, as a member of the Canadian team. He also competed in coxless fours at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he finished 11th.-References:...
, Michael ForgeronMichael ForgeronMichael Joseph Forgeron is a retired rower from Canada. He competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. At his debut he was a member of the team that won the gold medal in the Men's Eights.-References:*...
, Darren BarberDarren BarberDarren Barber is a Canadian competition rower and Olympic champion. He is a graduate of Brentwood College School in Mill Bay, British Columbia....
, Robert MarlandRobert MarlandRobert Davies Marland is a retired rower from Canada. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988...
, Michael RascherMichael RascherMichael G. Rascher is a retired rower from Canada. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics for his native country. There he was a member of the team that won the gold medal in the men's Eights.-References:* *...
, Andy CrosbyAndrew CrosbyAndrew Crosby is a retired rower from Canada. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. In 1992 he was a member of the team that won the gold medal in the Men's Eights.-References:*...
, Derek PorterDerek PorterDerek Nesbitt-Porter is a gold medal-winning Olympic rower from Canada. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and his father Hugh rowed for the United Kingdom at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, winning a bronze medal in the eight-oared race.Porter won his gold medal in the...
and Terrence PaulTerrence PaulTerrence Michael Paul is a retired rower from Canada. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988...
— Rowing, Men's Eights with Coxswain - Kathleen HeddleKathleen HeddleKathleen Joan Heddle, is a Canadian rower. Heddle and her long-time rowing partner Marnie McBean were the first Canadians to win three Olympic Gold medals....
and Marnie McBeanMarnie McBeanMarnie Elizabeth McBean is a Canadian rower.McBean competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the coxless pairs and eights events, winning gold medals in both. At the 1996 Summer Olympics she competed in the double and quadruple sculls, winning gold in the double and bronze in the quadruple...
— Rowing, Women's Pairs - Kay WorthingtonKay WorthingtonKay Worthington is a Canadian rower and Olympic champion.-External links:* at Sports Reference...
, Kirsten BarnesKirsten BarnesKirsten Barnes is a Canadian rower and Olympic champion.-External links:* at Sports Reference...
, Jessica MonroeJessica MonroeJessica Monroe is a Canadian rower. She won two gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, in coxless four and in coxed eight, and a silver medal in 1996 in Atlanta.-References:...
, and Brenda Taylor — Rowing, Women's Coxless Fours - Marnie McBeanMarnie McBeanMarnie Elizabeth McBean is a Canadian rower.McBean competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the coxless pairs and eights events, winning gold medals in both. At the 1996 Summer Olympics she competed in the double and quadruple sculls, winning gold in the double and bronze in the quadruple...
, Kathleen HeddleKathleen HeddleKathleen Joan Heddle, is a Canadian rower. Heddle and her long-time rowing partner Marnie McBean were the first Canadians to win three Olympic Gold medals....
, Kirsten BarnesKirsten BarnesKirsten Barnes is a Canadian rower and Olympic champion.-External links:* at Sports Reference...
, Brenda Taylor, Jessica MonroeJessica MonroeJessica Monroe is a Canadian rower. She won two gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, in coxless four and in coxed eight, and a silver medal in 1996 in Atlanta.-References:...
, Kay WorthingtonKay WorthingtonKay Worthington is a Canadian rower and Olympic champion.-External links:* at Sports Reference...
, Megan DelehantyMegan DelehantyMegan Delehanty is a Canadian rower. She won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, in coxed eight.-References:...
, Shannon CrawfordShannon CrawfordShannon Crawford is a Canadian rower. She won a gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, in coxed eight.-References:...
and Lesley ThompsonLesley ThompsonLesley Allison Thompson-Willie is a Canadian rowing coxswain and Olympic champion. She has competed at six different Olympics, from 1984 to 2008, winning medals in four of them including gold in coxed eight at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona...
— Rowing, Women's Eights with Coxswain - Mark TewksburyMark TewksburyMark Tewksbury, MSM is a Canadian former swimmer. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the 100 metres backstroke at the 1992 Summer Olympics...
— Swimming, Men's 100 m Backstroke - Sylvie FréchetteSylvie FréchetteSylvie Fréchette, MSC is a retired Canadian synchronized swimmer, who won a gold medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics and a silver in the 1996 Summer Olympics...
— Synchronized Swimming, Women's Solo
1988 Summer Olympics
- Lennox LewisLennox LewisLennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE is a retired boxer and the most recent British undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship...
— Boxing, Men's Super Heavyweight - Carolyn WaldoCarolyn WaldoCarolyn Jane Waldo, is a former synchronized swimmer from Canada.Competing both as a solo and as part of a duo with Michelle Cameron, Waldo experienced tremendous success in international competition...
and Michelle CameronMichelle CameronMichelle A. Cameron-Coulter, is a Canadian Olympic synchronized swimmer, who won the gold medal with Carolyn Waldo, in the Synchronized Swimming, Women's Duet event at the 1988 Summer Olympics....
— Synchronized Swimming, Women's Duet - Carolyn WaldoCarolyn WaldoCarolyn Jane Waldo, is a former synchronized swimmer from Canada.Competing both as a solo and as part of a duo with Michelle Cameron, Waldo experienced tremendous success in international competition...
— Synchronized Swimming, Women's Solo
1984 Summer Olympics
- Larry CainLarry CainLaurence J. Cain, is a Canadian sprint canoer, having begun his career in 1974 at the Oakville Racing Canoe Club, now the Burloak Canoe Club, in Oakville, Ontario....
— Canoeing, Men's C-1 500 m - Alwyn MorrisAlwyn MorrisAlwyn Morris, CM is a Canadian sprint kayaker who competed in the 1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two medals at Los Angeles in 1984 with a gold in the K-2 1000 m and a bronze in the K-2 500 m events....
and Hugh FisherHugh Fisher (canoeist)Hugh Fisher, is a New Zealand-born Canadian sprint kayaker who competed from the mid 1970s to the 1980s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals at Los Angeles with a gold in the K-2 1000 m and a bronze in the K-2 500 m events.Fisher also won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World...
— Canoeing, Men's K-2 1000 m - Sylvie BernierSylvie BernierSylvie Bernier, CM, CQ is an Olympic athlete from Sainte-Foy, Quebec) in Canada. She won the gold medal in the Women's 3m Springboard Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....
— Diving, Women's 3 m Springboard - Lori FungLori FungLori Fung Methorst, CM, OBC is a Canadian gymnastics coach and retired rhythmic gymnast.Fung was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, she was the first gold medal winner awarded for the sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics. She has been a coach for the Canadian National Team,...
— Rhythmic Gymnastics, Women's Individual All-round - Pat TurnerPat TurnerPatrick "Pat" Turner is a Canadian rower, who was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-References:*...
, Kevin NeufeldKevin NeufeldKevin Neufeld is a Canadian rower, who was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-References:*...
, Mark EvansMark Evans (rower)Mark Evans is a Canadian rower.Evans was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. His twin brother Michael was on the same winning team.-References:*...
, Grant MainGrant MainGrant Main is a Canadian rower, who was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He also competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
, Paul SteelePaul SteelePaul Steele is a Canadian rower, who was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Also was a member of the Canadian men's four rowing team for the 1988 Olympics in Seoul...
, Michael EvansMichael Evans (rower)Michael Evans is a Canadian rower.He was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. His twin brother Mark was on the same winning team...
, Dean CrawfordDean CrawfordDean Crawford is a Canadian rower. He began rowing in 1978 and won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the men's eight event.-References:*...
, Blair HornBlair HornBlair Horn is a former Canadian rower, who was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He was also a graduate of Brentwood College School in Mill Bay, British Columbia.-References:*...
, and Brian McMahonBrian McMahonBrian McMahon is a Canadian rower, who was the coxswain of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-References:*...
— Rowing, Men's Eight with Coxswain (see also 1984 Canadian Mens Rowing Eight1984 Canadian Mens Rowing EightThe 1984 Men's Eight Rowing Team was a Canadian rowing team that won a gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.The members of the 1984 Men's Eight Rowing Team were Blair Horn, Dean Crawford, Michael Evans, Paul Steele, Grant Main, Mark Evans, Kevin Neufeld, Pat Turner and Brian McMahon...
)' - Linda ThomLinda ThomLinda Mary Alice Thom, CM, née Malcolm, is a Canadian Olympic gold medal-winning shooter.Born in Hamilton, Ontario, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967 from Carleton University....
— Shooting, Women's 25 m Pistol - Alex BaumannAlex BaumannAlexander "Sasha" Baumann, OC, O.Ont is a Canadian athlete, who won two gold medals and set two world records in swimming at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.Born in Prague , Baumann...
— Swimming, Men's 200 m Individual Medley - Alex BaumannAlex BaumannAlexander "Sasha" Baumann, OC, O.Ont is a Canadian athlete, who won two gold medals and set two world records in swimming at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.Born in Prague , Baumann...
— Swimming, Men's 400 m Individual Medley - Victor DavisVictor DavisVictor Davis, CM was a Canadian Olympic and world champion swimmer, a well known breaststroker from Canada. He also enjoyed success in the individual medley and the butterfly.-Biography:...
— Swimming, Men's 200 m Breaststroke - Anne OttenbriteAnne OttenbriteAnne Ottenbrite is a former breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There she won three medals: gold , silver , and bronze...
— Swimming, Women's 200 m Breaststroke
1980 Summer Olympics
Canada was one of the 64 nations to boycott the Moscow games, and did not compete in the summer games for the first time since 1896.1976 Summer Olympics
Canada did not win any gold medals at the Montreal games; this was the only time that a host country for the summer Olympics failed to win at least one gold medal.1972 Summer Olympics
Canada did not win any gold medals at the Munich games.1968 Summer Olympics
- Jim Day, Thomas GayfordThomas GayfordThomas Gayford is a Canadian equestrian.He was a member of the Canadian jumping team from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, and later coached equestrian sports. At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, he represented Canada. He then won a gold medal in 1959 at the Pan-America Games, and his team won...
, James Elder — Equestrian, Team Jumping Grand Prix
1964 Summer Olympics
- Roger JacksonRoger JacksonRoger Charles Jackson, is a Canadian academic and Olympic gold medalist rower. He was born in Toronto, Ontario....
and George HungerfordGeorge HungerfordGeorge William Hungerford, is a Canadian lawyer and Olympic gold medalist rower. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia....
— Rowing, Men's Coxless Pair
1960 Summer Olympics
Canada did not win any gold medals at the Rome games.1956 Summer Olympics
- Archibald McKinnon, Kenneth Loomer, Walter D'HondtWalter D'HondtWalter Ignace D'Hondt is a Canadian competition rower and Olympic champion. Brother of Miss Canada 1959 Canadian-American-British Actress restauranteur and author, Danica d'Hondt...
, and Donald ArnoldDonald ArnoldCompetitor for CanadaDonald John Arnold is a Canadian competition rower and Olympic champion....
— Rowing, Men's Coxless Four - Raymond Ouellette — Shooting, Men's 50 m Rifle Prone
1952 Summer Olympics
- George GenereuxGeorge GenereuxGeorge Patrick Genereux was a Canadian Gold medal winning trap shooter and physician.Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, he won the Gold medal in the Olympic Trap at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland....
— Shooting, Men's Trap
1948 Summer Olympics
Canada did not win any gold medals at the London games of 1948.1936 Summer Olympics
- Frank AmyotFrank AmyotFrancis Amyot was a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the 1930s.Born in Thornhill, Ontario, he won Canada's only gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in the C-1 1000m canoeing event. This proved embarrassing to Canadian officials who had refused to pay his way...
— Canoeing, Men's C-1 1000 m
1932 Summer Olympics
- Duncan McNaughtonDuncan McNaughtonDuncan Anderson McNaughton was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the high jump. He went on a career in petroleum geology....
— Athletics, Men's High Jump - Horace GwynneHorace GwynneHorace "Lefty" Gwynne was a bantamweight professional boxer from Canada, who competed in the 1930s and won the gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was still an amateur when he won the gold medal....
— Boxing, Men's Bantamweight
1928 Summer Olympics
- Percy WilliamsPercy WilliamsPercy Alfred Williams, OC was a Canadian athlete, winner of the 100 m and 200 m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics.- Biography :Williams was born in Vancouver and he died in Vancouver....
— Athletics, Men's 100 m - Percy WilliamsPercy WilliamsPercy Alfred Williams, OC was a Canadian athlete, winner of the 100 m and 200 m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics.- Biography :Williams was born in Vancouver and he died in Vancouver....
— Athletics, Men's 200 m - Ethel CatherwoodEthel CatherwoodCompetitor for CanadaEthel Mary Catherwood was a Canadian athlete.Born in Hannah, North Dakota, USA, Ethel Catherwood was raised and educated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she excelled at athletics, including baseball, basketball and track and field...
— Athletics, Women's High Jump - Ethel SmithEthel Smith (athlete)Ethel M. Smith was a sprinter from Canada and is most known for winning a bronze medal in the 100 m at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the same games she helped the Canadian national team win the 4 x 100 m relay....
, Bobbie RosenfeldBobbie RosenfeldFanny Rosenfeld was a Canadian athlete, who earned a gold medal for the 400 metre relay and a silver medal for the 100 metre at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. She was called the "best Canadian female athlete of the half-century" and a star at basketball, hockey, softball, and tennis...
, Myrtle CookMyrtle CookCompetitor for CanadaMyrtle Alice Cook was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.-Career:...
, Jean Thompson — Athletics, Women's 4x100 m Relay
1924 Summer Olympics
Canada did not win any gold medals at the Paris games of 1924.1920 Summer Olympics
- Winnipeg FalconsWinnipeg FalconsThe Winnipeg Falcons were a senior men's amateur ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In the 1919-1920 season, the Winnipeg Falcons won the Allan Cup. That team went on to represent Canada in the 1920 Olympic games held in Antwerp, Belgium...
— Ice Hockey - Earl ThomsonEarl ThomsonEarl John "Tommy" Thompson was Canadian athlete, a specialist in the high hurdles....
— Athletics, Men's 110 m Hurdles - Bert Schneider — Boxing, Men's Welterweight
1912 Summer Olympics
- George GouldingGeorge GouldingGeorge Henry Goulding was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the 10 kilometre walk. He was born in Hull, England....
— Athletics, Men's 10 km Walk - George HodgsonGeorge HodgsonGeorge Ritchie Hodgson was a Canadian swimmer of the early 20th century, and considered by many to be the greatest swimmer in Canadian history.He was born and died in Montreal....
— Swimming, Men's 400 m Freestyle - George HodgsonGeorge HodgsonGeorge Ritchie Hodgson was a Canadian swimmer of the early 20th century, and considered by many to be the greatest swimmer in Canadian history.He was born and died in Montreal....
— Swimming, Men's 1500 m Freestyle
1908 Summer Olympics
- Robert Kerr — Athletics, Men's 200 m
- Canada — Lacrosse
- Walter EwingWalter EwingWalter Henry Ewing was a Canadian sport shooter, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In the 1908 Olympics he won a gold medal in the individual trap shooting event and silver medal in team trap shooting event.-External links:**...
— Shooting, Men's Trap
1906 Summer Olympics
- Billy SherringWilliam SherringBilly Sherring was an Irish Canadian athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1906 Intercalated Games ....
— Athletics, Men's Marathon
The 1906 games in Athens are no longer considered an official games by the IOC.
1904 Summer Olympics
- Etienne DesmarteauEtienne DesmarteauCompetitor for CanadaÉtienne Desmarteau was a Canadian athlete, winner of the weight throwing event at the 1904 Summer Olympics...
— Athletics, Men's 56 lb Weight Throw - George LyonGeorge Lyon (golfer)George Seymour Lyon was a Canadian golfer, an Olympic gold medallist, an eight-time Canadian Amateur Championship winner, and a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame....
— Golf, Individual - Galt Football Club — Football
- Winnipeg Shamrocks — Lacrosse
1900 Summer Olympics
- George OrtonGeorge OrtonGeorge Washington Orton was a Canadian middle-distance runner. In 1900, he became the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal.-Biography:...
— Athletics, 2500 m Steeplechase