Hall of Fame: Sonia Paquette

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Comment

 

I met with Dr. Ghislaine Robert in Japan at the FISU games. I immediately made a connection with her. After that, she became my doctor for the rest of my athletic career. She was always there when I needed her. For example, in 1996, I was preparing for the Olympic Games and just before leaving for a 4 months training camp, I tore my right calf muscle. Her prompt care helped me recover quickly and I was able to achieve the Olympic qualification time soon after and then go to Atlanta for the Olympic Games.

 

Dr. Robert is undoubtedly the best doctor I have ever met. She has always been very professional, available and efficient; she helped me to realize my goals in sports. I will always be thankful for that.

 

-Sonia Paquette
Track & field (100 meters hurdles)
Lifesaving (beach sprint & beach flag)

 

Accomplishments

 

Track & field

  • Track & Field National Team Member for Canada (1992-2003);

  • Olympic Team Member for Canada at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta;

  • National Champion (100 meters hurdles) in 1992, 1993 and 1996;

  • Participated at 8 World Championships;

  • Several provincial record holder;

  • Best performances : 100 meters hurdles : 12,96 / 100 meters : 11,49

  • 6th at the Francophone Games in 2001 (100 meters hurdles);

  • 3rd at the World University Games in Sicily in 1997 (4x100m);

  • 3rd at the World Indoor Championships in Toronto in 1993 (Medley relay);

  • Canadian Championships (1992-2001) : 3 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 3 bronze medals;

  • Canadian University Championships (1993-2000) : 9 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 1 bronze medal;

  •  Ranked 10th in the World Junior Ranking in 1992.

Lifesaving

  • Lifesaving National Team Member (2000-2002);

  • World Champion (beach sprint) at the Rescue 2002 World Lifesaving Championship in USA;

  • 1st at the Goodwill Games (beach sprint) in Australia in 2001;

  • 3rd in the beach flag, 3rd in the beach sprint and 4th in the beach relay at the Rescue 2000 World Lifesaving Championship in Australia in 2000.

Photo

Sonia Paquette clearing the hurdle

En Français

 

Sonia Paquette

 

J’ai connu Dr. Robert au Japon lors des championnats du monde universitaires. Ça tout de suite cliqué entre nous deux. Elle est devenue mon médecin à notre retour au Québec. Dr. Robert m’a été d’un grand soutien tout au long de ma carrière sportive. Elle a toujours été là quand j’en avais besoin. Par exemple, en 1996, j’étais dans ma préparation olympique et à la veille de partir en camp d’entraînement pour 4 mois, je me suis déchirée un muscle du mollet droit. Dr. Robert a agi très rapidement et j’ai pu retrouver la pleine forme grâce à ses bons soins. Je suis partie m’entraîner aux USA et j’ai pu réaliser mon standard, ce qui m’a permis de participer aux Jeux olympiques d’Atlanta.

 

Dr. Robert est sans aucun doute le meilleur médecin que j’ai connu. Son professionnalisme, sa disponibilité et sa rapidité d’agir m’ont grandement aidé à atteindre mes objectifs dans ma carrière sportive. Je ne le remercierai jamais assez pour tout ce qu’elle a fait pour moi!

 

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