Thiessen, Dennis

Year Inducted / Année Intronisé:

2019

Province / Province:

Manitoba

Category / Catégorie:

Curler

Biography / Biographie:

Thiessen, of Sanford, Man., is one of the rare curlers who can lay claim to a triple crown of wheelchair curling.

In addition to being a three-time Canadian champion (as a vice-skip in 2011, and skip of Team Manitoba in 2014 and 2017), Thiessen is also a Paralympic gold-medallist (he was the vice-skip for Canada’s winning team in 2014 at Sochi) and a world champion (vice-skip for Team Canada in 2013, also at Sochi). He added a Paralympic bronze medal in 2018 at Pyeongchang, South Korea, as the second for Team Canada.

“When I got the phone call for this, I was just absolutely speechless; I had to ask if they had the right Dennis Thiessen. I’m thrilled beyond belief,” said Thiessen. “But as I think back over the years, I really I have to say that this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of some amazing people, beginning with my family, who allowed me to chase these dreams. As well, I’ve had amazing teammates and coaches, and I’m proud to share this honour with them.”