Roger Jackson
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Roger Charles Jackson, (born January 14, 1942) is a Canadian
academic and Olympic gold medalist rower
. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.
He won the only gold medal
for Canada at the 1964 Summer Olympics
in Rowing (pairs) with George Hungerford
. They were also awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy
in 1964. He also competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics
and finished eleventh in the single sculls event. At the 1972 Summer Olympics
he was a crew member of the Canadian boat which finished twelfth in the coxed fours competition.
Jackson attended the University of Western Ontario
.
He was the Director of Sport Canada
and was President for three terms of the Canadian Olympic Committee
. From 1978 to 1988, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary
. He was the founder and Director of the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre.
In 2005, Roger Jackson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Own the Podium 2010
.
In 1984, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
. In 1964, he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
. In 2005, he was inducted into the University of British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2009, he was named by CBC sports as one of the 25 most influential Canadians in sports for 2009.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
academic and Olympic gold medalist rower
Sport rowing
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.
He won the only gold medal
1964 Summer Olympics medal count
This is the full table of the medal table of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. These rankings sort by the number of gold medals earned by a country. The number of silvers is taken into consideration next and then the number of bronze. If, after the above, countries are still tied, equal ranking is...
for Canada at the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
in Rowing (pairs) with George Hungerford
George Hungerford
George William Hungerford, is a Canadian lawyer and Olympic gold medalist rower. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia....
. They were also awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy
Lou Marsh Trophy
The Lou Marsh Trophy, also known as the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy and Lou Marsh Award, is a trophy that is awarded annually to Canada's top athlete, professional or amateur. It is awarded by a panel of journalists, with the vote taking place in December. It was first awarded in 1936...
in 1964. He also competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
and finished eleventh in the single sculls event. At the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
he was a crew member of the Canadian boat which finished twelfth in the coxed fours competition.
Jackson attended the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
.
He was the Director of Sport Canada
Sport Canada
Sport Canada is a branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Its mission is "to enhance opportunities for all Canadians to participate and excel in sport." Sport Canada develops Federal sport policy in Canada, provides funding programs in support of sport, and administers special projects...
and was President for three terms of the Canadian Olympic Committee
Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee - COC is the private, non-profit organization representing Canadian athletes in the International Olympic Committee and the Pan American Games. It was formally recognized by the IOC in 1907. The COC also represents the selection of Canadian cities in their bid for...
. From 1978 to 1988, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently...
. He was the founder and Director of the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre.
In 2005, Roger Jackson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Own the Podium 2010
Own the Podium
Podium Canada, or more commonly Own the Podium, is a Canadian umbrella sport technical program launched in January 2005 Originally created as Own the Podium - 2010 to prepare Canadian athletes to reach medal finishes at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the program has since expanded to include a...
.
In 1984, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
. In 1964, he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is a hall of fame established in 1955 to "preserve the record of Canadian sports achievements and to promote a greater awareness of Canada's heritage of sport." It is located at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta...
. In 2005, he was inducted into the University of British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2009, he was named by CBC sports as one of the 25 most influential Canadians in sports for 2009.