"JAKE" GAUDAUR 1858 - 1937- Orillia, ON
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N 44° 36.771 W 079° 24.800
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An Ontario historical plaque about Jake Gaudaur, a world rowing champion that grew up near Orillia, Ontario
Waymark Code: WMPVHH
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/25/2015
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One of the world's greatest oarsmen, Jacob Gill Gaudaur grew up just east of here Atherley Narrows at a time when rowing was one of the most popular sports in North America. In 1892, a crowd of 10,000 watched Gaudaur and George Hosmer of the United States win the world double sculls championship here on Lake Couchiching. Gaudaur established a world record in the single sculls "Three Miles with a Turn" in Texas in 1893. He then broke his own record in the same race the following year. Gaudaur won the world single sculls championship on the Thames in London, England in 1896 and held it until 1901. Gaudaur's remarkable string of victories thrilled sports fans around the world and enshrined him as one of Canada's legendary sports heroes.
Address or location of plaque: Orillia, Ontario
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": n/a
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Very good contition
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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