Lesley Thompson-Willie

Lesley Thompson-Willie

2023 Inductee

  • CategoryAthlete
  • Place of BirthToronto, ON
  • Date of BirthSeptember 20, 1959

Lesley had a remarkable rowing career spanning over 36 years with 8 Olympic and 19 World Championship appearances. Lesley has won 5 Olympic Medals (1 gold, 3 silver, & 1 bronze) and 10 World Championship medals. Lesley built a reputation of being one of the most revered coxswains in the world. She was also inducted into the Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame as a member of the 1992 women’s gold medal eight crew.

Career Highlights

  • 2015 BRONZE (W8+) - World Championships
  • 2014 SILVER (W8+) - World Championships
  • 2012 SILVER (W8+) - Olympic Games
  • 2011 SILVER (W8+) - World Championships
  • 2000 BRONZE (W8+) - Olympic Games
  • 1999 BRONZE (W8+) - World Championships
  • 1998 BRONZE (W8+) - World Championships
  • 1997 SILVER (W8+) - World Championships
  • 1996 SILVER (W8+) - Olympic Games
  • 1992 GOLD (W8+) - Olympic Games
  • 1991 GOLD (W8+) - World Championships
  • 1986 BRONZE (W8+) - World Championships
  • 1985 BRONZE (W8+) - World Championships
  • 1984 SILVER (W8+) - Olympic Games