Bob Dixon (athlete) Bob Dixon (athlete) Robert Samuel "Bob" Dixon (1907–11 January 1941) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. In a comparatively weak field, he won the gold medal at the 1934 British Empire Games ahead of the local opposition in London, throwing to beat South Africa's Harry Hart (who was winner of the shot put and discus that year). At national level, he won one javelin title at the Canadian Track and Field Championships, topping the podium in 1934. Dixon spent time in the Vancouver Police Force and played lacrosse with the New Westminster Salmonbellies
Mark Jackson (athlete) Mark Jackson (athlete) Mark Benjamin Jackson (born May 15, 1969) is a retired track and field athlete from Canada, who competed in the men's 400m hurdles event. He competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, finishing in 19th place. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. In addition to his successes as a track and field athlete, Jackson is a world medalist in the sport of dragon boat racing. As a member of the Slipstream Dragon Boat crew from Toronto, Ontario, Jackson won a bronze medal in the premier mixed 500 meter final at the