Adam van Koeverden Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2003, he won a silver medal in kayaking at the World Championships
• Received the Lou Marsh Award as Canada's Male Athlete of the Year for his performance at the 2004 Olympic Games
• Has served as an athlete ambassador for the Right To Play humanitarian organization
• Won a gold medal in the K-1 500m kayaking race at the 2007 World Championships
• Won five gold medals at the Canadian Sprint Canoe Championships in 2006
• Attended McMaster University, where he earned a degree in kinesiology
• Served as the flagbearer for Canada at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games
• Served as Canada's flagbearer at the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics