Track and Field

Albert White

Albert was born in Catlin, Illinois in 1904 and came to Peterborough in 1956.  He was an exceptional athlete in track, football and baseball.  During his university career he was…

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John Kasperski

John Kasperski

As a high school athlete in Toronto, John competed at the OFSAA championships in discus and high jump.  While attending Eastern Michigan University he was a varsity athlete in basketball…

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George F. Orde

The PAAA (Peterborough Amateur Athletic Association) took charge of area athletic games on May 24th, 1885 which included track and field. At their first fall meet George Orde (a stand-out…

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Elaine Hewitt

Elaine Hewitt

Elaine Hewitt carved out an incredible athletic career in swimming and track at the local, provincial, national and international levels. Her career is studded with gold medal performances including a…

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Howard (Howie) Dalton

Like many honourees, Howie Dalton excelled in numerous sports — softball, baseball, track and field and soccer. He starred in all of them during a four-year span in the Canadian…

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Astrid Verduyn

In track and field, Astrid Verduyn was a Canadian champion five times and Ontario titlist on 10 occasions between 1963 and 1969. A gifted all-round athlete, Astrid was a member…

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Joan (Dunk) Smith

Joan Smith

Pick a sport, any sport, and Joan (Dunk) Smith has either played it or knows something about it. She is the prototype all-round athlete. Joan has played (and well) basketball,…

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Patricia P. (Pat) Bronson

Patricia Bronson

A natural leader, Pat Bronson used speed, agility and talent to excel in sports. As a player and coach, her achievements were numerous. She was a founding member of the…

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Carol (Ferguson) Gibson

Carol Gibson

Born in Peterborough in 1935, Carol was a good all-round athlete competing in softball, baseball, track and field, figure skating, swimming and diving. At age 11, she played on the…

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