Michelle Cameron

Michelle A. Cameron-Coulter, CM (born December 28, 1962, in Calgary, Alberta) is a retired Canadian Olympic synchronized swimmer, and former world champion.

Michelle Cameron
CM
Personal information
Nationality Canada
Born (1962-12-28) December 28, 1962
Calgary, Alberta
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesSynchronised swimming
ClubCalgary Aquabelles
Medal record
Synchronised swimming
Representing  Canada
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1988 SeoulWomen's duet
World Aquatics Championships
Gold medal – first place1986 MadridWomen's duet
Gold medal – first place1986 MadridTeam
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place1986 EdinburghWomen's duet

Career

Cameron began synchronized swimming at age 13,[1] and she joined the Calgary Aquabelles in 1976.[2] In 1985 she was paired with swimming partner Carolyn Waldo.[2] The pair found great success, winning most major duet competitions including the 1985 Rome and Spanish Opens, 1986 Commonwealth Games,[3] 1986 World Aquatics Championships[4] and the 1987 Pan Pacific Championships.[2] Cameron's most notable achievement is earning a gold medal in the women's duet event at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[5] She was the first person from the province of Alberta to win an Olympic gold medal.[6]

Honours

In 1988, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.[7] In 1991, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.[8] In 2000, she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[1]

See also

References
  1. "ISHOF.org | MICHELLE CAMERON (CAN)". ISHOF.org. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  2. Blendz, Marketing. "Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Michelle Cameron Coulter". Ottawa Life Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  3. "Commonwealth Games Federation - Past Commonwealth Games". www.thecgf.com. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  4. "World Swimming Championships". www.gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  5. Wall, Karen L. (19 October 2012). Game Plan: A Social History of Sport in Alberta. University of Alberta. ISBN 9780888645944. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  6. "Silver Stars: Michelle Cameron Coulter". IMPACT Magazine. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  7. General, The Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "The Governor General of Canada". gg.ca. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  8. "Canada's Sports Hall of Fame | Stories". www.sportshall.ca. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
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