Gary Athans (born 12 June 1961 in Kelowna, British Columbia)[1] is a Canadian former alpine skier who competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Athans was a water-ski champion, and then spent eight years on the Canada national team and later represented his nation at the 1984 Winter Olympics, where he finished 26th.[2][1] In 2009, Athans along with his family, were inducted into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame.[3] His father George Athans, was captain of the Canadian Olympic team in 1948 and was a gold medal diver at the 1950 British Empire Games.[3] His mother Irene was a Manitoba champion in swimming and synchronized swimming and a Canadian record holder in masters swimming.[3] His brothers George Junior (water skiing) and Greg (ballet skiing) were also world champions.[3] In 2010 he helped carry the Olympic torch as it made its way to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games.[4] After retiring, he now works in real estate.[5] He has 4 children.

References

  1. 1 2 "Gary Athans". Team Canada - Olympic Team Website. 18 September 2011.
  2. ↑ MacNaull, Steve (13 July 2019). "The book signing and the world champion". Daily Courier.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Moore, Wayne (24 June 2009). "Hall of Fame unveils new inductees - Kelowna News". www.castanet.net.
  4. ↑ "British Columbia's ski resorts". RandallAnthony Communications Inc. 13 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "Coaches". Apex Ski Club.


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