Swimming
Mark Tewksbury
Mark Tewksbury became a national hero when he won the 100m backstroke gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. It was Canada’s first gold medal of the Games.
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Mark Tewksbury
Director Mark Tewksbury is one of Canada’s most recognized Olympians. He brings a track record of leadership, a passion for…
Mark Tewksbury
Mark Tewksbury first came to prominence as the star athlete who burst out of the water at the Barcelona Olympics;…
April 24, 2015
Team Canada partners with University of Toronto for LGBTQ initiative
Canadian Olympic Committee continues to build steps to protect and support LGBTQ athletes, youth and coaches in Canada. Building on…
August 5, 2010
Mark Tewksbury Named Canada's Chef de Mission for London 2012
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced today that two-time Olympian Mark Tewksbury has been appointed as Canada’s Chef de Mission…
July 30, 2012
20 years later
Twenty years ago today, our wonderful Chef de Mission, Mark Tewksbury won his gold medal in Barcelona. Since his golden…
July 29, 2012
Divers claim Canada’s first medal
It was Jennifer Abel and Emilie Heymans who delivered Canada’s first medal of the London 2012 Olympic Games in 3m…
August 10, 2011
World Descends on London: British Capital Hosts Chef de Mission Seminar and Olympic Test Events
Former Olympic champion swimmer and Canada’s Chef de Mission for London 2012, Mark Tewksbury, poses in front of the Olympic…
August 1, 2012
Special art from Olympic hosts
At the Canadian Olympic Team’s home-base at the main press centre in the Olympic Park, there is something a little…
