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Trivia Question

While wrestling for Simon Fraser University, Daniel Igali won _____ consecutive wrestling matches without a loss.
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Athlete of the Week

Eugene Reimer...
has proven that a wheelchair is not a handicap, but rather, an opportunity for athletic achievement.

 2010 LEGACIES NOW

 

 


A WHEELCHAIR IS NOT A HANDICAP
featuring Eugene Reimer and wheelchair athletics


Eugene Reimer

Induction Year:  2002

Sport:  Wheelchair Athletics

Category:  Athlete

 

Did You Know?

Eugene was named Canadian “Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year”. This was the first time such a level of recognition had been awarded to an athlete with a disability.

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 Facts and Figures:
  • From 1968 until his athletic retirement in 1980, Eugene brought home over fifty national and nine international gold medals from prestigious world events such as the International Paralympics (held jointly with the Olympic Games every four years) and the Pan America Wheelchair Games.

  • In 1972, he took gold in both discus and pentathlon (setting a new world record) and  silver for the 4 x 60m relay.

  • In 1974, Eugene received the Order of Canada for his “inspiring example to the handicapped”.
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