Toronto is the hub of major sports activity in Canada. The city's pro teams like the Raptors, Maple Leafs and Blue Jays are followed across the country. Toronto Athlete Speakers are the best current and retired athletes in the area for local events. They share motivational lessons on topics like teamwork, perseverance and leadership.
Retired Captain and Legendary Two-Time All-Star for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Wendel Clark spent 15 seasons in the NHL, most notably with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was the Leafs captain from 1991-1994 and the first overall pick in the 1985 NHL Draft. A two-time All-Star, Clar
Legendary General Manager, Head Coach and Player for the Toronto Argonauts
Pinball Clemons is, quite simply, one of the most beloved sports personalities in Toronto history. Clemons has an incredible legacy as a former player, head coach and current general manager of the To
Toronto Raptors General Manager
Masai Ujiri is the general manager for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. Prior to his basketball passion, Ujiri grew up playing soccer until he was 13 years old. Ujiri’s interest in basketball began whe
Hockey Hall of Fame Player and Toronto Maple Leafs President
Brendan Shanahan is a former professional hockey player and current NHL executive with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He got his start in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils, as he was drafted second overall
Two-Time Canadian National Champion Figure Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist
Gabrielle Daleman is a standout two-time national champion figure skater in Canada. Daleman has also had Olympic success, competing in the 2014 Games and winning a gold medal in the 2018 team competit
Three-Time Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist in Rowing
Marnie McBean is one of the greatest Canadian Olympians ever. McBean is a four-time medalist in rowing, winning three golds in the process. She made her Olympic debut in 1992, picking up gold in coxle
Six-Time Olympic Medalist in Track and Field for Canada
Andre De Grasse is one of the greatest Canadian sprinters of all-time. De Grasse made history at the 2016 Olympics when he became the first Team Canada sprinter to win three medals. He followed up the
Top Sports Media Reporter in America
Richard Deitsch is known as the top sports media reporter in America. Deitsch carved out that niche while working at Sports Illustrated from 1997-2018. For SI, he also covered seven Olympics as well a
Popular Canadian Sports Broadcaster and Host of Jay on SC on TSN
Jay Onrait is perhaps the most well-recognized Canadian sports broadcaster. Onrait currently hosts Jay on SC on TSN and he became best known as the co-anchor of the 1 am. Sportscentre. For a decade, h
Two-Time Olympic Track and Field Gold Medalist
Donovan Bailey is a retired professional sprinter who represented Canada in multiple international events. Originally from Jamaica, Bailey immigrated to Canada at 13 years old, playing basketball thro
Canadian National Soccer Team Legend
Dwayne De Rosario is a professional soccer player who last played in the MLS for Toronto FC in 2014. Early in his career, De Rosario signed with the Toronto Lynx of the A-league at just 18 years old,
Member of the Canadian National Women's Hockey Team
Jayna Hefford is a women’s ice hockey player who has certainly made quite a name for herself throughout her playing career. A Canadian native, Hefford was born in 1977 in Trenton, Ontario and has been
Olympic Gold Medalist, Medical Doctor, Author, and Senior Director of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Seven World Championships; Six Olympic appearances; Five Olympic medals; Four Olympic Gold medals – Hayley Wickenheiser is a titan of sport and a leader both on and off the ice. Most recent recogn
Toronto FC Head Coach, Former Canadian Men's and Women's Soccer Coach
John Herdman has the unique distinction of having coached both the men's and women's national teams for Canada. Herdman was at the helm of the men's side from 2018-23, overseeing a period where they m
Hockey Hall of Famer
Doug Gilmour is a retired NHL centre who played 20 seasons in the league with eight different teams. Originally from Canada, Gilmour played in various junior leagues, including the QMJHL and the OHL.
Former Professional Hockey Player and Co-Founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance
Akim Aliu has a unique background that has led to him being a champion for diversity in hockey. Aliu was born in Nigeria, spent his early years in Ukraine, and grew up in Canada. There he found a love
Toronto is the hub of major sports activity in Canada. The city's pro teams like the Raptors, Maple Leafs and Blue Jays are followed across the country. Toronto Athlete Speakers are the best current and retired athletes in the area for local events. They share motivational lessons on topics like teamwork, perseverance and leadership.
Retired Captain and Legendary Two-Time All-Star for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Legendary General Manager, Head Coach and Player for the Toronto Argonauts
Hockey Hall of Fame Player and Toronto Maple Leafs President
Two-Time Canadian National Champion Figure Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist
Popular Canadian Sports Broadcaster and Host of Jay on SC on TSN
Olympic Gold Medalist, Medical Doctor, Author, and Senior Director of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto FC Head Coach, Former Canadian Men's and Women's Soccer Coach
Former Professional Hockey Player and Co-Founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance
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