Jane Pal

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 14th, 2019

Jane Pal began her athletic career as a swimmer at the Brockville Aquatic Club in the mid-1960s. She turned to rowing in 1974, had success in Canadian and American Championships. In 1976, she was named to the Canadian National Team and earned a spot in the women’s eight for the debut of women’s rowing in the Summer Olympic Games in Montreal.

She continued as a member of the National team until 1979, when a severe wrist injury ended her rowing career. Jane played community college basketball for Mohawk College, earning special All-Star and MVP Awards in the early 1980s. In 1985, she returned to master’s swimming competitions in Brockville. She has been coaching with the Masters Swim Club since 2007.