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Marnie McBean
Marnie Elizabeth McBean, (born January 28, 1968) is a Canadian former rower. She is a three-time Olympic gold medallist. In 2023, she was appointed to the Senate of Canada. Rowing career A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, McBean competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the coxless pairs and eights events, winning gold medals in both. In 1994, McBean won the Princess Royal Challenge Cup (the premier women's singles sculls event) at the Henley Royal Regatta, rowing for the Western Middlesex RC. At the 1996 Summer Olympics she competed in the double and quadruple sculls, winning gold in the double and bronze in the quadruple. With her long-time rowing partner Kathleen Heddle, she was the first Canadians to win three Olympic Gold medals. In addition to her other exploits, McBean won a Silver medal in the prestigious single scull event at the 1993 World Rowing Championships. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, McBean was set to represent Canada in the single scull and she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (Commonwealth English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; American and British English spelling differences#-our, -or, see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific Style (manner of address), style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general, consuls and honorary consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners only. Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo In the Democrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
World Rowing Championships
The World Rowing Championships is an international Rowing (sport), rowing regatta organized by International Rowing Federation, FISA (the International Rowing Federation). It is a week-long event held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer and in non-Olympic Games, Olympic years is the highlight of the international rowing calendar. History The first event was held in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1962. The event then was held every four years until 1974, when it became an annual competition. Also in 1974, men's lightweight rowing, lightweight and women's open weight events were added to the championships. Initially, men's events were 2000 metres long and women's events 1000 metres. At the 1984 World Championships in Montreal, Canada, women's lightweight demonstration events were raced over a 2000-metre course for the first time. In 1985, Women's lightweight events were officially added to the schedule and all men's and women's events were contested over a 2000-metre course. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1993 Summer Universiade
The 1993 Summer Universiade, also known as XVII Summer Universiade or World University Games Buffalo '93, took place in Buffalo, New York, as the main site. For the first time in history the event was hosted by two countries, as some events were held in neighbouring cities in Canada. Sports * * * * * * * * * * * * Venues Buffalo, USA *Athletics and Closing Ceremonies – University at Buffalo Stadium *Baseball – Pilot Field, Sal Maglie Stadium and Dwyer Stadium *Diving and Volleyball – Alumni Arena *Football – Lewiston-Porter Central School District *Gymnastics – Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center *Opening Ceremonies – Rich Stadium *Swimming – Burt Flickinger Center *Tennis – Ellicott Complex Tennis Center *Volleyball – Alumni Arena *Water Polo – Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center Venues in Canada *Rowing – Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course Medal table References External links Universiade 1993 Buffalo ResultsVenues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rowing At The Summer Universiade
Rowing is an Universiade optional sport since the 1987 in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. After this, rowing was an optional sport at the 1989, 1993, 2013 and 2015 editions. The sport returned with the same status at the 2021 Summer Universiade, which were held in Chengdu, China, and was also chosen with same status to the subsequent editions scheduled for the 2025 Summer Universiade, to be held in Duisburg, Germany and the 2027 Summer Universiade, to be held in Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Editions Medal table Last updated after the 2021 Summer Universiade See also * World University Rowing Championships References Sports123Chengdu to be named as 2021 Summer Universiade Host {{Rowing (sport) Sports at the Summer World University Games Universiade The FISU World University Games, formerly the Universiade, is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The former name is a Blend word, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rowing At The 1999 Pan American Games
Nine men's and five women's rowing events took place at the 1999 Pan American Games in Canada. The gold medals were won by rowers from the United States, Canada and Argentina. __TOC__ Men's events Women's events Medal table References {{Pan American Games Rowing Events at the 1999 Pan American Games 1999 1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launc ... 1999 in rowing Rowing competitions in Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1999 Pan American Games
The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games () or the 13th Pan American Games and commonly known as Winnipeg 1999, were a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23 to August 8, 1999, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and surrounding towns and cities. Canoeing competitions started the day before the games officially began. Approximately 5,000 athletes from 42 nations participated in the games to vie for a total of 330 medal events in 34 sports and 42 disciplines. Financially, the 1999 games were a success, generating a surplus of $8.9 million through a combination of fiscal restraint and the contribution of nearly 20,000 volunteers. The 1999 Pan American Games were the second Pan American Games hosted by Canada and Winnipeg. Previously, Winnipeg hosted the 1967 Pan American Games. Bidding process Winnipeg beat both Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Bogotá, Colombia in 1994 to win hosting rights for the event. In 1988, a delega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rowing At The 1995 Pan American Games
Fourteen men's and seven women's rowing events took place at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The gold medals were won by rowers from the United States, Canada, Cuba and Argentina.The canoeing competitions at the 1995 Pan American Games took place in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Men's events Women's events Medal table References {{Pan American Games Rowing Events at the 1995 Pan American Games 1995 1995 was designated as: * United Nations Year for Tolerance * World Year of Peoples' Commemoration of the Victims of the Second World War This was the first year that the Internet was entirely privatized, with the United States government ... Rowing competitions in Argentina 1995 in rowing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1995 Pan American Games
The 1995 Pan American Games, officially known as the XII Pan American Games () and commonly known as Mar del Plata 1995, were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from 12 to 26 March 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games' first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951. Overview The seaside resort city of Mar del Plata hosted the XII Pan American Games. The city of 600,000 is located 400 km south of Buenos Aires. Welcoming 5,144 athletes from 42 countries of PASO community, events were held in 34 different sports. The Games were held early by Northern Hemisphere standards, but at the end of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Organizers spread the 1995 games throughout Argentina, including Buenos Aires, Parana, and Mar del Plata. Bidding process Only Mar del Plata submitted a bid to host the 1995 Pan American Games that was recognized by the Pan American Sports Organization (OPEPA). Honoring an agreement that was made after Mar del Plata wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rowing At The Pan American Games
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Rowing has been a sport of the Pan American Games since the 1951 games. Medal table ''Updated after the 2023 Pan American Games''. See also * List of Pan American Games medalists in rowing References Sports at the Pan American Games Pan American Games Pan American Games Pan American Games The Pan American Games, known as the Pan Am Games, is a continental multi-sport event in the Americas. It features thousands of athletes participating in competitions to win different summer sports. It is held among athletes from nations of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
World Rowing Junior Championships
The World Rowing U19 Championships, former name World Rowing Junior Championships is an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). A rower or coxswain shall be classified as a Junior until 31 December of the year in which he reaches the age of 18. After that date, he shall be classified as an Under 23 rower. During Olympic years it is held at the same location as the Senior World Rowing Championships. The first FISA Youth Regatta was held in 1967 and has been held every year since then, being raised to the status of FISA Junior Champs in 1970 and Junior World Champs in 1985. Many Europe Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east ...an countries send athletes not up to the standard for World Championships to the Coupe de la Jeu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1998 World Rowing Championships
The 1998 World Rowing Championships were World Rowing Championships that were held from 9 to 18 September 1998 in Cologne, Germany. The World Rowing Championships are organized by World Rowing Federation, FISA, back then International Rowing Federation (since renamed to the World Rowing Federation). Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table References {{Authority control World Rowing Championships 1998 in rowing, W Rowing competitions in Germany International sports competitions hosted by Germany, Rowing 1998 in German sport, World Rowing Championships Sports competitions in Cologne September 1998 sports events in Germany, World Rowing Championships 1990s in Cologne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1994 World Rowing Championships
The 1994 World Rowing Championships were World Rowing Championships that were held from 11 to 18 September 1994 at Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, United States. Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table References {{World Rowing Championships World Rowing Championships International sports competitions hosted by the United States, Rowing Championships Rowing competitions in the United States 1994 in American sports 1994 in sports in Indiana 1994 in rowing Sports competitions in Indianapolis 1990s in Indianapolis September 1994 sports events in the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
