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Object ID |
2025.1.45 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 1998 Silken Laumann Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 1:05 The 1998 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at the Royal York Hotel and Convention Centre. Summary: Silken Laumann expressed heartfelt gratitude for the people who have supported her throughout her life, highlighting the importance of friends who stood by her during emotional times, her husband John Wallace for his unwavering support, and their son, who brings her joy and perspective. She dedicated her induction to her father, Hans, crediting him as a key source of her inner strength and character. Laumann concluded by thanking the Sports Hall of Fame for the incredible honour, expressing awe at being recognized alongside such an inspiring group of individuals. |
Date |
1998/11/4 |
Year Range from |
1998 |
Year Range to |
1998 |
People |
Laumann, Silken |
Search Terms |
1998 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete rowing Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games World Rowing Championships Bobbie Rosenfeld Award Women in Sport |