Cecelia is a former world record holder in indoor track and a four time Canadian champion. But her work helping to organize major events and promoting Hamilton sets her apart. Her executive resume includes Hamilton’s Sesquicentennial Celebrations, the International Children’s Games, The World Cycling Championships and the Commonwealth Games bid. Having also coached university women’s basketball, track and field and cross country, Cecelia is member of the McMaster Sports Hall of Fame and the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction. She has inspired a generation of local youth through example, as an athlete, her 33 years as a teacher and her dedication as a coach