Hillary Janssens

Hillary
Janssens

2021 National Team Athlete

  • ProgramWomen's Open
  • Club AffiliationUniversity of British Columbia Rowing Club

General Facts

  • Date of BirthJuly 21, 1994
  • HometownCloverdale, BC

Career Info

  • Joined National Team2014
  • Club AffiliationUniversity of British Columbia Rowing Club
  • Current CoachPhil Marshall
  • First Rowed2012, UBC Novice Rowing Program
  • First CoachCraig Pond & Sheryl Preston

Fun Facts

What I love about rowing

I love the opportunity to work towards goals, push myself mentally and physically, and to have fun with like-minded people.

Favourite place to race

Lucerne, Switzerland

Inspirational quote

"Nobody cares, work harder."


Achievements

Year Event Class Position
2021Olympic GamesW2-3rd
2019World Cup 2W8+6th
World Cup 2W2-4th
World Cup 3W4-4th
World ChampionshipsW8+4th
World ChampionshipsW2-3rd
2018World ChampionshipsW2-1st
World Cup 3W2-2nd
World Cup 1W2-1st
2017World ChampionshipsW8+2nd
World Cup 3W4-3rd
2016World Cup 3W2-12th
World U23 ChampionshipsW2-1st
2015World U23 ChampionshipsW4-2nd
2014World U23 ChampionshipsW4-3rd
Partners
  • Government of Canada
  • Canadian Olympic Team
  • Canadian Paralympic Committee
  • Own the Podium
  • Canadian Sport Institute
Sponsors
  • Concept 2
  • Filippi
  • Filippi Canada
  • RegattaCentral
  • Hudson Boat Works
  • Regatta Sport
  • Yamaha Power Equipment