Name: Devin Gotell
Sport: Swimming(Paralympic)
Hometown: Antigonish, NS
Nickname: The Great Ghost
Favorite Sports Memory:
Standing behind the blocks before the A final in the 400M
Freestyle and 100M Backstroke at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.
Favorite Quote:
There is an element of something great as well as an element of despair in every situation. However, it is thou who chooses the path.
CAN Fund Testimonial:
If it were not for the Canadian Athlete’s Now Fund, I wouldn’t be able to accomplish near as many goals in my swimming career as I have and will continue to accomplish in the years to follow. The Canadian Athlete’s Now Fund aids the dreams of newcomers and veteran team members alike to become reality.
Best Result:
Gold medalist at the 2005 Canada Games as well as a multi finalist at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.