Queens Coast Olympic Wall

Olympic Wall was created to recognize the accomplishments of high performance athletes, coaches and officials from Queens County who have participated in World Olympic, World Special Olympic, and World Paralympic Games. 

Olympic Wall is located in the lobby of Queens Place Emera Centre.

2023 Inductees

Brian Ward, Para Archery. 1992 Barcelona , Spain
Brian Ward

Brian Ward, Para Archery, 1992 Paralympic Games, Barcelona, Spain
Brian, from Brooklyn, served in the R.C.A.F. In 1963 he became injured while stationed in Marvel, France. Active in wheelchair sports, he competed as a member of the Canadian Para Archery team at the 1980 Arnhem, Netherlands, 1988 Seoul, South Korea and the 1992 Barcelona, Spain Paralympic Games. In 1993 he was awarded Sport Nova Scotia Athlete of the Year, Wheelchair Sports & Archery. Brian was a generous individual and avid supporter of charities focused on youth.

David Rudderham

David Rudderham, Wheelchair Basketball, 1976 Olympiad for the Disabled, Toronto, Ontario, Canada David, a paraplegic athlete, represented Canada on the world stage for 14 years. A member of the Nova Scotia Flying Wheels, he played for the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball team at the 1976 Olympiad for the Disabled in Toronto, Ontario. Inducted into the Queens County Sport Honour Roll in 1994, David was recognized for his outstanding achievement in wheelchair athletics and contribution to sport in Queens. A resident of Port Mouton he was an avid traveler, visiting more than 40 countries.

2022 Inductees

Owen Hamlin, Basketball Bench Official, 1976 Olympic Games, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Owen Hamlin

Owen Hamlin, Basketball Bench Official, 1976 Olympic Games, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Owen, a resident of Liverpool and an educator with a degree in physical education, led the basketball program at Liverpool Regional High School for 26 years.  A respected official, coach and mentor in a variety of sports, he was part of the delegation that trained officials for the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games.  He then went on to participate as a basketball bench official in the ’76 Games.  Owen continues to proudly promote his community.

Jamie Belong, Soccer, 1995 Special Olympic Games, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Jamie Belong

Jamie Belong, Soccer, 1995 Special Olympic Games, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Jamie is a proud resident of Liverpool.  He participated in the 1995 World Special Olympic Games in New Haven, Connecticut, USA as a Team Canada soccer player and won a Silver Medal.  Over the years Jamie has taken part in a multitude of sports including powerlifting, floor hockey and speed skating.  He values the opportunity sport has given him to travel, meet new people and forge valuable friendships.

Betty Ann Daury, Snowshoe Coach, 2005 Special Olympic Games, Nagano, Japan
Betty Ann Daury

Betty Ann Daury, Snowshoe Coach, 2005 Special Olympic Games, Nagano, Japan
Betty Ann proudly represented Lunenburg-Queens Special Olympics as an assistant snowshoe coach during the 2005 Special Olympic World Games in Nagano, Japan.  Her contributions to the organization over the last three decades have been entirely focused on her athletes, their growth, their successes and ability to improve their lives through sport.  Betty Ann continues to give back and proudly represents her community of Milton.

Alexander Shankel, Snowshoeing, 2009 Special Olympic Games, Boise, Idaho, USA
Alexander Shankel

Alexander Shankel, Snowshoeing, 2009 Special Olympic Games, Boise, Idaho, USA
Alexander, from Liverpool, is an accomplished Showshoer.  Fresh off a successful 2008 National Winter Games in Quebec, he was chosen the 2008 Special Olympics Nova Scotia Male Athlete of the Year and went on to represent Canada at the 2009 World Special Olympic Games in Boise, Idaho, USA, where he won a Silver Medal.  Alexander is inspired by his coach and friend Betty Ann Daury.  Today he gives of his time to help neighbors. 

Jenna Martin, Track & Field, 2012 Olympic Games, London, England
Jenna Martin

Jenna Martin, Track & Field, 2012 Olympic Games, London, England
2012 Canadian National Champion in the 400m, Jenna Martin, the small town girl from Caledonia, went on to participate in the 400m at the 2012 London Olympic Games.  A graduate of the University of Kentucky, she recognizes her greatest achievement as representing Canada on the world stage.  Most influential in her decision to pursue a track and field career was her late coach and mentor Charlie Scarrow of Bridgetown, NS.

Ben Theriau, Track & Field, 2019 Special Olympic Games, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ben Theriau

Ben Theriau, Track & Field, 2019 Special Olympic Games, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ben is a Track & Field athlete from Hunts Point.  As a member of Team Canada he competed at the 2019 World Special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi, UAE in the 100m, 200m and team relay events.  A graduate of Liverpool Regional High School, Ben was chosen the 2020 Athletics Nova Scotia Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year.  Well known in the community, Ben is a committed volunteer and supports endeavors such as the local food bank.

Sarah Mitton, Shot Put, 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan
Sarah Mitton

Sarah Mitton, Shot Put, 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan
Sarah, a Shot Putter from Brooklyn, qualified for her first Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in 2020.  She is the Canadian record holder and the only Canadian woman to break the 20 metre barrier.  Sarah placed 4th at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon in July 2022.  In August 2022, Sarah won the Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England.

Download a copy of the Olympic Wall Inaugural Inductees brochure.

The inaugural induction ceremony was held in the lobby of Queens Place Emera Centre August 24, 2022.  Photos of the ceremony can be viewed by clicking here.

Limited Edition Inductee Prints will be available for a minimum donation of $10, with all the proceeds to the Recreation For All program (while quantities last).

Future

Olympic Wall will continue to grow providing inspiration and recognition to the community of Queens.

Contact/Inquiries
Staff
902-354-4422
Email:  info@queensplace.ca