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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet forward Gillian Apps

Gillian Apps #10 of Canada in action during the Women's preliminary game between Switzerland and Canada on day 4 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at the UBC Thunderbird Arena on February 15, 2010 in Vancouver.
Gillian Apps #10 of Canada in action during the Women's preliminary game between Switzerland and Canada on day 4 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at the UBC Thunderbird Arena on February 15, 2010 in Vancouver. Harry How/Getty Images

Sport: Women’s Hockey

Position: Forward

Age: 30

Hometown: Unionville, Ont.

Club Team: Brampton Thunder (CWHL)

Accomplishments:

  • Two-time Olympic Champion.
  • Three-time World Champion.
  • Five-time World Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: She’s an honourary board member with Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer and works as a motivational speaker when she’s not on the ice.

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