Mark's hit One-Man-Show, Belong, returns to Calgary, January 2020 with HIgh Performance Rodeo
October 2019 at Windsor Castle - Mark co-moderated roundtable discussion with Duke and Duchess of Sussex with One Young World delegates.
October 2019 at Windsor Castle - Mark co-moderated roundtable discussion with Duke and Duchess of Sussex and One Young World delegates.
Opening Ceremony in London, One Young World Summit 2019
With British Paralympic swimming Champion Ellie Simmonds and World Champion figure skater Surya Bonaly, One Young World Summit 2019
One Young World Summit, London 2019
With Lonnie Ali, widow of Muhammad Ali. Mark recieved a Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Gender Equality, September 2019
Belong, Mark's One-Man-Show at Wordfest, Calgary, May 2019
Belong, Mark's One-Man-Show at Wordfest, Calgary, May 2019
50 & Counting - One-Man-Show 2018 - Photos by Lucas Murnaghan
50 & Counting - One-Man-Show 2018 - Photos by Lucas Murnaghan
One Young World Summit, The Hague, 2018
Since 2017 Mark has been Chair, Special Olympics Canada, in 2019 he stepped into Past-Chair position.
With Special Olympics Canada athletes
With Great Traits partner and co-presenter, Debbie Muir
A Great Traits Corporate Champions workshop
Mark in Bogata, Columbia for One Young World Summit, 2017
Canadian Olympic Committee Headquarters opens in Montreal, July 2015
Mark is included in LGBT sport exhibit, Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Winnipeg, July 2015
Mark is included in LGBT sport exhibit, Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Winnipeg, July 2015
Hosting Petro Canada's Face Summit, Toronto
Since 2017 Mark has been a Director, Canadian Olympic Committee
With partner Rob Mabee. In 2017 Mark was nominated in the category of Best Sports Analyst, Canadian Screen Awards
Passing the torch in 2016 to Penny Oleksiak, Rio Olympic Ganes.
Going viral while watching Team Canada, Rio Summer Olympics 2016
With CBC Sports broadcast team, Rio, 2016
Bringing the enthusiasm to any event.
A crowd favourite at Calgary Opera's Gala
One Young World Summit, Ottawa 2016
One Young World Summit, Ottawa 2016
Honorary Bachelor of Communication Degree, Public Relations, Mount Royal University, 2017
Honorary Doctorate of Laws for service to Canada, University of Calgary 2010
On-stage at Canadian Olympic Committee Event
Mark was Chef de mission, 2012 Canadian Olympic Team in London
Speaking to Team Canada, London 2012
Mark was Chef de mission, 2012 Canadian Olympic Team in London
Canada Day festivities in London, Trafalgar Square, 2011
Event for the Canadian Embassy, London 2011
Mark was Master of Ceremonies, Dalai Lama’s appearances in Ottawa, 2007
With Co-host Sandra Oh for Dalai Lama’s appearances in Calgary, 2009
Mark was Master of Ceremonies, Dalai Lama’s appearances in Ottawa, 2007
Mark was part of the Government of France’s delegation at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality, New York City, 2008
Mark was Co-Founder, GLISA (Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association), 2004 and Co-Chair of the Gay Games, Montreal, 2006
Co-Chair of the Gay Games, Montreal, 2006
Honorary Doctorate of Laws for athletic accomplishment, ethical leadership and active humanitarianism, University of Western Ontario, 2001
The cover of Time Magazine, August 1992
• 3 Olympic medals – gold and bronze (1992), silver (1988)
21-time National champion in swimming
7-time world record holder,
4 Commonwealth Games gold medals (1990, 1986)
3 Olympic medals – gold and bronze (1992), silver (1988)
Four-time Swimming Canada Athlete of the Year
Canadian Athlete of the Year, (1992)
4 Commonwealth Games gold medals (1990, 1986)
3 Olympic medals – gold and bronze (1992), silver (1988)
Four-time Swimming Canada Athlete of the Year
Canadian Athlete of the Year, (1992)
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