2008 RBC Olympian Bios

Donovan's Bio

Donovan is one of Canada's most decorated Paralympic swimmers. At the age of sixteen, he earned a bronze medal at the 2000 Paralympic Games in the 200m individual medley. His prowess in the pool was further established when he went on to win five golds at the 2002 World Championships, two silvers and a bronze at the 2004 Paralympic Games, and five gold medals at the 2007 Para-Pan American Games.

Athletic Goals

• Breaking 1.00 in the 100 m freestyle
• Winning a Paralympic gold medal in the 400 m freestyle.

Favourite Olympic/Sporting Moment

Winning my first Paralympic medal (bronze) at the age of sixteen at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics.

Best Advice You've Ever Received

“The joy is in the journey”. It is better to focus on the process than on the ultimate outcome. And, always listen to your heart.

Being an RBC Athlete means...

I feel that I now have an opportunity to give back to the community. As an athlete, I have spent many years pushing my personal boundaries, and constantly working to improve in my sport. I feel privileged to have had the opportunities that I’ve been given. At this time in my life, I feel the need to in someway give back something of what I’ve learned to others.