Canada's Sports Hall of Fame: Class of 2016 news conference
Watch live now as the 2016 class - including Colleen Jones, Pinball Clemons, Stephanie Dixon and Bryan Trottier - prepares for their induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
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The distinguished class of 2016 inductees includes:
- Michael "Pinball" Clemons, four-time Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts. (Football)
- Stephanie Dixon,19-time Paralympic medallist and world record holder. (Para-swimming)
- Dr. Frank Hayden, a creator of the worldwide Special Olympics movement. (Builder)
- Sue Holloway, four-time Olympian, and the first woman to represent Canada at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in the same year. (Kayaking and Cross Country Skiing)
- Colleen Jones, two-time world champion and youngest skip to ever win a Canadian women's championship. (Curling)
- Annie Perreault, three-time Olympian and double Olympic gold medallist (Speed skating)
- Bryan Trottier, seven-time Stanley Cup winner. (Hockey)
Induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is considered the country's highest sporting honour and reinforces the incredibly successful athletic careers of the nominees. This year's Class has broken down barriers, blazed new trails, and served as proud international ambassadors for Canadian values.