Marc Gagnon

About

Speed skater who won three Olympic gold medals, one in the 500 meter race in 2002 and two in the 5,000-meter relay, in 1998 and 2002; inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

Before Fame

He began skating when he was 3 years old and was competing by the time he was 4.

Trivia

He became a four-time Overall World Champion.

Family Life

He grew up in Chicoutimi, Quebec.

Associated With

He and American speed skater Apolo Ohno both took home gold at the 2002 Olympics; Ohno's gold came in the 1,500 meter race.