Sylvie Fréchette, (born 27 June 1967 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian former synchronised swimmer. She is the 1992 Olympic champion in the women's solo event.

Career

Fréchette competed in the women's solo at the 1992 Summer Olympics. In the technical figures routine, a Brazilian judge accidentally entered a score of 8.7 instead of 9.7, costing her first place; She came in third and, after the election, ascribed her loss to party leader Andrew Scheer's inability to take a stance on abortions.

Personal life

Sylvie Frechette was engaged to her business partner Sylvain Lake, who committed suicide a week before the 1992 Games. Lake was a television track analyst and former 400 m track athlete.

Electoral record

See also

  • List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame

References

  • Canada's Sports Hall of Fame profile
  • International Swimming Hall of Fame profile
  • Library and Archives Canada - Sylvie Fréchette