Doug Clement
PROFILE
Canadian Olympian, Co-founder of Richmond Kajaks, sports medicine doctor. As an athlete, Dr. Clement competed in the 1952 Olympic Games in 400 metre and 4x400 metre relay and again in the 1956 Olympics, he participated in the 400, 800 and 4x400 metre relay.
Richmond Roots He was a founder and coach of the Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club and was a Richmond resident from 1960-1981.
Did You Know The Clement Track at Minoru Park is named after Doug and his wife Diane.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Recognition Member of the Canada Olympic Committee Hall of Fame, BC Sports Hall of Fame and UBC Sports Hall of Fame.
All Awards
| Year | Award | Detals |
|---|---|---|
| Order of Canada | ||
| Canada - Centennial Medal | ||
| Canada - 125 Medal | ||
| Canada - Golden Jubilee Medal | ||
| Canada - Lifestyle Medal | ||
| Canada - Vanier Award | ||
| Sports Medicine Council of Canada - Lifetime Achievement Award | ||
| Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine - R. Tait McKenzie Medallion | ||
| Coaching Association of Canada - Geoff Award for Lifetime Achievement | ||
| British Columbia Medical Association - Silver Medal Award for Service | ||
| Sport BC - Coach of the Year | ||
| Sports BC - Darryl Thompson Award | ||
| University of British Columbia - Wallace Wilson Award |
Championship Earned a silver medal in the 4x400 metre relay in the 1954 British Empire Games.
Championships
SPORTING HISTORY
Career Stats
Contribution to Richmond Sport Co-founder of the Kajaks, Achilles Track and Field Society, the Vancouver Sun Run, Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic and the BC Sports Medicine Council. Graduated from medical school at the University of British Columbia and became a medical researcher. Dr. Clement was a leading proponent of exercise being a contributor to the prevention of heart disease.