Helen Vanderburg
Helen Vanderburg (born January 12, 1959) is a former Canadian synchronized swimmer.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Vanderburg was the first non-American to win the World Championship at both the Solo and Duet events (with partner Michelle Calkins). She retired from competition in 1979, earned a Physical Education degree, and currently owner and operator of a Calgary business dedicated to physical fitness. She was elected to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1983. She was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 1980. In 1985, she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Titles
1979
- Pan American Games (in Puerto Rico) - gold in both solo and duet; silver in the team
- Fina World Cup (in Tokyo) - gold in both solo and duet
- Pan Pacific Games (in Christchurch, New Zealand) - gold in solo
- Canadian Senior Champion - solo, duet and figures
1978
- World Championships (in Berlin) - gold in both solo and duet
- Canadian Senior Champion - solo, duet and figures
1977
- Pan Pacific Games - gold in duet; silver in solo and team
- Canadian Senior Champion - both solo and duet
1973
- Canadian Jr. Champion - both solo and duet
External links
- Official web site
- Video profile of Helen Vanderburg
- International Swimming Hall of Fame profile
- Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum profile
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