Michelle Cameron


Michelle A. Cameron-Coulter, was a Canadian Olympic synchronized swimmer, and former world champion.

Career

Cameron began synchronized swimming at age 13, and she joined the Calgary Aquabelles in 1976. In 1985 she was paired with swimming partner Carolyn Waldo. The pair found great success, winning most major duet competitions including the 1985 Rome and Spanish Opens, 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1986 World Aquatics Championships and the 1987 Pan Pacific Championships. Cameron's most notable achievement is earning a gold medal in the women's duet event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. She was the first person from the province of Alberta to win an Olympic gold medal.

Honours

In 1988, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada. In 1991, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. In 2000, she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.