Curt Harnett

Curt Harnett, born on May fourteenth, nineteen sixty-five, is a distinguished Canadian racing cyclist who made his mark in the world of track cycling. Initially, he took up cycling as a means to maintain his fitness for hockey, but it soon became his passion and career. Harnett's dedication to the sport led him to compete in four Olympic Games, where he achieved remarkable success, securing three medals: one silver and two bronze.

In addition to his Olympic achievements, Harnett has an impressive collection of medals from other prestigious competitions, including three medals from the Commonwealth Games and three from the Pan American Games. His prowess on the track was further highlighted when he held the world record for the two hundred metre time trial for an impressive eleven years, a record that stood until it was surpassed by Dutch cyclist Theo Bos in two thousand six.

After retiring from competitive cycling in nineteen ninety-six, Harnett transitioned to a role as a commentator for CBC Sports, providing insights during the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games. His contributions to Canadian sports were recognized in two thousand five when he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, and he was also honored with an introduction into the Lehigh Valley Velodrome Cycling Hall of Fame.

Harnett's leadership skills were showcased when he served as the chef de mission for Team Canada at both the two thousand fifteen Pan American Games and the two thousand sixteen Summer Olympics. In recognition of his significant contributions to Canadian sports, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in two thousand eighteen.