Name: Kevin Light
Sport: Rowing
Hometown: Sidney, BC
Nickname: Kevlar
Favorite Sport Memory:
Winning Gold at the 2008 Olympics (Men’s Eight)
Favorite Quote:
The will to win and the will to excel, these are the things that endure and these are the qualities that are so much more important than any of the events that occasion them.
– Vince Lombardi
CAN Fund Testimonial:
The CAN Fund has provided me with funding that has allowed me to live a more complete lifestyle as an athlete, but more importantly it has provided me the knowledge that what I do as an athlete plays an important role to Canadians and in Canadian culture.
Best Result:
Olympic Gold 2008 Beijing (Men’s Eight)
Fun Facts:
I’m a photographer. I collect sport memorabilia, specifically Mcfarlane NHL figures, and Coca-Cola Bottles.
Website: www.flickr.com/photos/kevinlight/