David Ford
Personal Details
Biography
Getting to know…
- Was the first Canadian, or North American, in the sport to win a World Cup gold (1992)
- His great uncle, Monty Ford, won an Olympic gold medal as a member of 1952 Edmonton Mercuries hockey team
Olympic Highlights
| Games | Sport | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Barcelona | Canoe-Kayak - Slalom | K-1 - Men | 15 |
| 1996 Atlanta | Canoe-Kayak - Slalom | K-1 - Men | 15 |
| 2000 Sydney | Canoe-Kayak - Slalom | K-1 - Men | 22 |
| 2004 Athens | Canoe-Kayak - Slalom | K-1 - Men | 4 |
| 2008 Beijing | Canoe-Kayak - Slalom | K-1 - Men | 6 |
Notable International Results
- Five-time Olympian
- Best Olympic finish was 4th in 2004
- 1999 world slalom champion – the only Canadian to ever win the title
- 2003 World Championships silver medallist
- 24-year veteran of the Canadian team
- Named the 2003 Male Athlete of the Year at the Canadian Sport Awards
