Derek Porter

A World Champion, 3-time Olympian, and Olympic gold and silver medallist, Derek Porter had a legendary rowing career. Porter achieved swift success in the men’s single by winning gold at the 1993 World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic followed by an Olympic silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA. Derek was previously inducted into the Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame as the stroke of the 1992 Olympic Gold medal men’s eight.

Career Highlights

• 1999 BRONZE (M1X) - World Championships
• 1999 GOLD (M1X) - Pan American Games
• 1996 SILVER (M1X) - Olympics
• 1993 GOLD (M1X) - World Championships
• 1992 GOLD (M8+) - Olympics
• 1991 SILVER (M8+) - World Championships
• 1990 SILVER (M8+) - World Championships