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
André Theuriet (athlete) André Theuriet (athlete) André Armand Godefroy Theuriet (30 March 1887 – 21 March 1965) was a French athlete and grandson of the novelist André Theuriet. He competed nationally in a wide range of sports, and internationally in swimming and rugby. In swimming he failed to reach the final of the 1500 m freestyle event at the 1908 Summer Olympics. In rugby he played five international matches as a scrum-half between 1909 and 1913. Nationally Theuriet competed in motorcycling, shooting, walking, boxing, football, cycling, running, field hockey and water polo. He won the national university titles in running, 5000 m and