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Brock Sports will celebrate a new Badger Hall of Fame induction class during a ceremony set to take place next month.
The Badger Hall of Fame commemorates the achievements of former student-athletes, coaches and others associated with Brock to preserve the history and tradition of the University’s athletic programs.
“The induction into the Badger Hall of Fame is more than just an honour; it’s a celebration of the unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements of our Brock Badgers,” said Brock Sports and Recreation Executive Director Melissa Krist. “This event is a chance to reflect on our storied past while also looking forward to an exciting future filled with promise and potential.”
The induction will take place at Amici’s Banquet and Conference Centre on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on University Tickets.
This year’s honourees include 10 former student-athletes, coaches and staff who have made remarkable contributions to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. They are:
- Joel Finlay (BA ’71) — Mexico City 1968 (Rowing)
- Elisabeth Walker-Young (BPhEd ’02, LLD ’22) — Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 (Para Swimming)
- William Tyler Emmett (BSM ’07) — Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 (Para Swimming)
- Iain Brambell (BA ’97) — Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 (Rowing)
- Jacqui Cook (BPhEd ’01) — Athens 2004 (Rowing)
- Richard Doey (BAdmin ’85) — Los Angeles 1984 (Rowing)
- Herb de Bray (Posthumously) — Sydney 2000 (Para Swimming)
- Joe Kenny (MEd ’85) — Calgary 1988 and Atlanta 1996 (Athletic Therapist)
- Jeff Dunbrack (BPhEd ’03) — London 2012 (Para Coach)
- Jim Bilotta (BPhEd ’94, MEd ’06) — Atlanta 1996 (Athletic Therapist)
A second set of inductees will be announced later this year with a ceremony taking place in February.