Mark Boswell (athlete) facts for kids
Mark Boswell, born on July 28, 1977, is a famous Canadian high jumper. He is known for winning many national titles in high jump. Mark has also won several medals in big international competitions, including gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics | ||
Representing  Canada |
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| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 1999 Seville | High Jump |
| Bronze | 2003 Paris | High Jump |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Gold | 2006 Melbourne | High Jump |
| Gold | 2002 Manchester | High Jump |
| Pan American Games | ||
| Gold | 1999 Winnipeg | High Jump |
| Universiade | ||
| Silver | 1999 Palma de Mallorca | High Jump |
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Early Life and Career
Mark was born in Mandeville, Jamaica. He grew up in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. He went to the University of Texas at Austin where he trained for his sport.
Mark became a very successful high jumper. He won a total of six national high jump titles in Canada. This means he was the best high jumper in Canada many times!
Major Achievements
Mark Boswell has won many important medals in international sports.
World Championships
- In 1999, he won a silver medal at the World Championships in Seville, Spain.
- In 2003, he won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Saint-Denis, France.
Commonwealth Games
- Mark won gold medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England.
- He also won gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia.
Other Competitions
- At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, Mark won a gold medal.
- He also earned a silver medal at the 1999 Summer Universiade in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
- Mark competed in the Olympic Games. He finished 6th at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He placed 7th at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
- In 2001, he won gold at the Jeux de la Francophonie in Ottawa, Canada.
Later Life
Mark Boswell still lives in Brampton, Ontario. He is a father to five children. He works selling medical supplies. In 2013, Mark was honored for his amazing career. He was inducted into the Athletics Canada Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Mark Boswell para niños
