Daniel Igali is Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame’s first Olympic gold medalist. Captured the wrestling gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney in his weight class. He became Canada’s first World freestyle champion in 1999.
Made the sweep complete by winning the gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. A five-time Canadian champion from 1998 to present, Igali was unbeaten over three years winning NAIA titles from 1996 to ’98 while at student at Simon Fraser University.
Recognizing and celebrating those who have brought honour to Burnaby through their incredible achievements in the arenas of sport.
Sports have the unique ability to cut across differences in age, gender, ethnicity, politics and wealth to unify, inspire, entertain and amaze. Our Inductees, Members and our Scholarship Winners certainly are living proof of this!
Located in:
The Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
General Inquiries: 604-294-7385
E-Mail: info@bshofbc.com
Recognizing and celebrating those who have brought honour to Burnaby through their incredible achievements in the arenas of sport.
Sports have the unique ability to cut across differences in age, gender, ethnicity, politics and wealth to unify, inspire, entertain and amaze. Our Inductees and our Scholarship winners certainly are living proof of this.
Located in:
The Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
General Inquiries: 604-294-7385
E-Mail: info@bshofbc.com
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