True North Strong: The Best Collegiate Careers By Canadian Student Athletes
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Canada has produced some of the greatest collegiate athletes in history. Across various sports, these athletes have left their mark on the Canadian game and the sporting world as a whole. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best collegiate sporting careers in Canadian history.
Steve Nash – Men’s Basketball: Steve Nash is one of the most iconic basketball players in Canadian history. He attended Santa Clara University from 1992-1996, where he set numerous records and won the West Coast Conference Player of the Year award twice. He went on to have a successful NBA career, winning two MVP awards and being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Christine Sinclair – Women’s Soccer: Christine Sinclair is one of the greatest soccer players in Canadian history. She attended the University of Portland from 2001-2005, where she set numerous records and won the Hermann Trophy twice. She went on to have a successful career in both the Canadian national team and professional leagues, becoming the all-time leading scorer in international soccer history.
Hayley Wickenheiser – Women’s Hockey: Hayley Wickenheiser is one of the greatest hockey players in Canadian history. She attended the University of Calgary from 2010-2013, where she played on the women’s hockey team and studied kinesiology. She went on to have a successful career in both the Canadian national team and professional leagues, winning four Olympic gold medals.
Donovan Bailey – Men’s Track & Field: Donovan Bailey is one of the greatest Canadian track and field athletes in history. He attended Sheridan College in Ontario and later transferred to Concordia University in Montreal. He won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and set a world record in the process.
Mike Weir – Men’s Golf: Mike Weir is one of the greatest Canadian golfers in history. He attended Brigham Young University in Utah and won numerous collegiate tournaments. He went on to have a successful professional career, winning the Masters Tournament in 2003 and being named to the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.
Danielle Lawrie – Women’s Softball: Danielle Lawrie is one of the greatest Canadian softball players in history. She attended the University of Washington from 2006-2010 and was a two-time Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year. She helped lead her team to the Women’s College World Series twice and won the Honda Award for softball in 2009. She went on to have a successful professional career and represent Canada in international competitions.