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Object ID |
2025.1.18 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 2020-2021 Diane Jones-Konihowski Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 2:26 The 2020-2021 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was streamed online. Summary: Diane Jones-Konihowski expressed surprise and deep gratitude upon being inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, noting her prior service on the Hall’s Selection Committee and her awareness of the rigorous selection process. She acknowledged the significance of the Order of Sport as a recognition that extends beyond athletic accomplishments to honour community contributions and volunteerism. Jones-Konihowski reflected on her three-decade commitment to volunteer work at national, provincial, and university levels, advocating for athletes and coaches, securing financial support, and promoting drug-free sport. She credited her parents, Hugh and Joan Jones, for their volunteerism and support, and recognized coaches Bob Adams and Lyle Sanderson for their roles in her athletic success, including three Olympic team selections and twice achieving a world #1 ranking. She thanked her husband John for his support as a training partner, coach, and primary caregiver to their daughters during her extensive travel and professional commitments. Jones-Konihowski expressed pride in representing Canada internationally for 17 years and conveyed gratitude to her fellow inductees and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame for the honour. |
Date |
2021/03/10 |
Year Range from |
2021 |
Year Range to |
2021 |
People |
Jones-Konihowski, Diane |
Search Terms |
2020-2021 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete athletics San Juan 1979 Pan American Games Edmonton 1978 Commonwealth Games 1978 Bobbie Rosenfeld Trophy Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame Order of Canada Diane Jones-Konihowski |