Marnie Elizabeth McBean

Marnie McBean, born on January 28, 1968, in Toronto, Canada, is a Canadian rowing legend and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She rocked the coxless pairs and eights events, bringing home gold at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Beyond her incredible rowing career, McBean stepped into sports administration, making her mark at Canada's Olympic Committee. With her victories and dedication, she's not just a sports hero but an inspiration for hard work and commitment. Marnie McBean continues to be a role model, showing that passion and persistence can lead to success both on and off the Olympic stage.

Here are some of her career achievements:-

• Winner of gold medals in Coxless pair event and Eights event at the Olympic Games of 1992 held in Barcelona
• She won a gold medal in Double sculls event at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996
• Her name was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1997
• Gold medalist in single sculls event at the Pan American Games in 1999
• Recipient of “Thomas Keller Medal” in 2002