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Bruce Deacon (Athletics)
Bruce
began running at the age of eleven, and by his thirteenth birthday had
already finished two marathons! Since 1991, he has represented Canada
at the World University Games, the Commonwealth Games, two World Championships,
and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. His career highlight occurred
at the 1995 World Championships where he came from behind to claim an
11th place finish in the marathon. In 1997 Bruce placed 16th at the
World Track Championships in Athens. Bruce currently lives in Victoria
allowing him to train year round at the Commonwealth Centre for Sports
Development. Bruce is also looking ahead to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
Presentation Topics
Bruce's
enthusiasm and immense enjoyment of running are evident to students
as he shares with them the secrets to his athletic and personal success.
Bruce's personable manner and desire to motivate his listeners shines
through as he explains how the same goal setting and self discipline
techniques he uses can be applied by each student to their own lives.
Using personal anecdotes and examples, he challenges students to overcome
their own insecurities and reach for their dreams. Having taught elementary
and secondary school for seven years, Bruce is comfortable speaking
to both older and younger students.
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