Scott Russell

The announcement of the Class of 2022 reveals a spirit of diversity and inclusion which distinguishes it from other sporting shrines where the sole pre-requisite for entry is performance.

It could be a simple game of catch, a day on the water or sitting in the end blues watching the Leafs at Maple Leaf Gardens. Whatever the activity, it brought CBC Sports host Scott Russell and his father together to share some moments of joy.

Skate Canada International has, by virtue of its longevity, become a fixture event in this northern nation. And like hockey or curling, figure skating itself is a pillar of our country’s sporting folklore.

Ellie Black is still going strong. The 27-year-old gymnast is defying the march of time and continues to lift Canada to new heights on the international stage in a pursuit which is tailored to athletes much younger than herself.

The Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team received top billing at the school’s recent homecoming, reflecting the growing aspirations of a post-secondary institution which is small in size, but which has already forged an enormous connection to North Bay, Ont.

Rosie MacLennan has not just been a champion in her sport, she has championed the voices of athletes as an advocate and leader her entire career.

Mia Vallée is the only Canadian female diver to win two individual medals at the same edition of the World Aquatic Championships and seems poised to hit her mark again in Fukuoka, Japan.