The world’s attention focused on London this past summer, as athletes from around the globe competed in the Games of the XXX Olympiad.  These seven athletes, in particular, have ties to the McGill community:
Jo-Annie Fortin

McGill Connection: Currently studying psychology at McGill

Event: Synchronized swimming

Finish: Fourth in team routine final

Martine Dugrenier

McGill Connection: B.Ed. 2008

Event: Wrestling

Finish: Fifth in women’s 63-kilogram weight class

Victoria Poon

McGill Connection: Swam for Martlets in 2005-2006

Event: Swimming

Finish: 15th in women’s 50-metre freestyle

Derek O’Farrell

McGill Connection: B.Sc. 2007

Event: Rowing

Finish: Ninth in men’s fours

Doug Vandor

McGill Connection: B.Sc. ‘97, followed by a master’s degree in experimental surgery

Event: Rowing

Finish: 14th in lightweight double sculls

Marie-Andrée Lessard

McGill Connection: B.Comm. 2001

Event: Volleyball

Finish: 0-3 in beach volleyball round robin

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Paralympics

Valerie Grand’Maison

McGill Connection: Currently studying psychology and history at McGill

Event: Swimming

Finish: Gold in women’s 200-metre individual medley, silver in women’s 50-metre freestyle, silver in women’s 100-metre freestyle