Silken Laumann
Induction Year: 2004
Sport: Rowing
Category: Athlete
Did You Know?
Silken speculates that she has rowed around the world (the equivalent) of at least 25 times.
Facts
- Silken won three Olympic medals during her rowing career: one silver and two bronze.
- When asked what she would like to be if she wasn’t an athlete, Silken replied “a musician”.
- Silken has also won civic and corporate awards, the ultimate being the Lou Marsh Award as Canada’s Outstanding Athlete of 1991.
- Silken’s thoughts on competing: “I am terrified a few days before a big tace. But my desire to compete and do well is stronger than my fear. I know that if I can just force myself out there that I will give my best and do an excellent job”.
