Tony Sharpe facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Canada |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1984 Los Angeles | 4×100 m relay |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Silver | 1982 Brisbane | 4×100 m relay |
| Universiade | ||
| Silver | 1983 Edmonton | 4 x 100 m relay |
| Pacific Conference Games | ||
| Gold | 1981 Christchurch | 4x100 m relay |
| Pan American Junior Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1980 Sudbury | 100 metres |
| Bronze | 1980 Sudbury | 4x100 m relay |
Anthony Sharpe was born on June 28, 1961, in Jamaica. He is a former sprinter who competed for Canada. He won a bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the 4 x 100 metres relay race. He also made it to the finals in the 100 metres event at those same Olympic Games.
In 1982, Anthony Sharpe set a Canadian record in the 200 metres race with a time of 20.22 seconds. He also ran his fastest 100 metres race in 10.19 seconds. He earned a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1982 Commonwealth Games. He also competed in the first-ever World Championships in Athletics in 1983.
Coaching Career
Anthony Sharpe is a highly respected coach in the world of athletics. In 2014, he received the Gerry Swan Development Coach of the Year Award from Athletics Canada.
He is the main coach for the Speed Academy Athletics Club, which is located in Pickering, Ontario. He started this club in 2006 after working in corporate sales. The Speed Academy Athletics Club has helped many athletes become part of Canada's national team. In 2015, eleven athletes from his club represented Canada in international competitions. Coach Sharpe has also helped more than thirty athletes earn scholarships for their sports, including his own twin daughters.
One of the most famous athletes Anthony Sharpe has coached is Andre De Grasse, who is an Olympic Gold medalist.
Sharpe has also been chosen to be a coach for Canadian national teams. He was the sprints and relay coach for the 2013 Canadian National World Youth Championships team, the 2014 Canadian National World Junior Championships team, and the 2015 Canadian National World Youth Championships team.
Personal Life
Anthony Sharpe is married to Colene Taffe, who was also a sprinter. They have three children named Mitchell, Taylor, and Sommer Sharpe.
Commitment to Fair Play
Important Note:
Anthony Sharpe faced some challenges earlier in his career regarding sports rules and fair competition. After a thorough review, he was later allowed to coach at the national and Olympic levels again. He has since shown a strong dedication to promoting fair play and drug-free sport.
Anthony Sharpe trained with the Scarborough Optimist Track Club. During a special review called the Dubin inquiry in 1989, Sharpe shared information about his past. After this, he was temporarily not allowed to receive federal funding for sports.
His temporary break from federal funding was lifted in 2012. This meant he could once again coach athletes at the national team and Olympic levels.
When he was allowed to return, a mediator named Larry Banack wrote about Sharpe: "The Applicant demonstrated sincerity, contrition, remorse and a passion for the sport of track and field and the promotion of drug-free sport... I am satisfied that the intention and spirit of the Recommendations of the Dubin Inquiry that contemplated possible future reinstatement have been satisfied by the Applicant... I am convinced that the submissions of the Applicant are genuine. It would be inappropriate to prevent such a talented and passionate individual from moving forward to pursue a career which will benefit the sports community as a whole." This statement shows how committed Anthony Sharpe is to clean and fair sports today.
See also
In Spanish: Tony Sharpe para niños
