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”.