Jennifer Hunter

Accomplishments related to: Gymnastics, Track and Field, Sports, Athletics
Major affiliations: Thunder Bay Gymnastics, Lakehead University track team

Whether through her participation in gymnastics or her engagement in track and field, Jennifer Hunter’s accomplishments have considerably shaped the sporting environment in the City of Thunder Bay.

Starting gymnastics at the age of 9, Jennifer was almost immediately placed in the Competitive Group due to her natural talent and skill in the sport. For nearly ten years, she competed with the Thunder Bay Gymnastics group, with one of her most notable accomplishments being a part of the Ontario Gymnastics Team on two separate occasions. Through her strong contribution to the team, the Ontario gymnastics team placed first overall.

Jennifer may have excelled in gymnastics, but she was also successful in track and field, where she achieved nearly as much. She participated on the Lakehead University track team while completing a degree in kinesiology, and one of their accomplishments was achieving the First Team All-Canadian in 1996.

Her talent in track and field also earned her a spot at the Olympic Trials in 1996 since she made the Canadian qualifying standard of 5.75 metres in long jump. Despite the intense competitiveness of the Olympic Trials and making team Canada, she had the drive and commitment to give it “her best shot".1

Through her accomplishments in different sports within the community, Jennifer received recognition from the City of Thunder Bay by receiving an award in 1992 for her significant achievements. She still serves as a role model inspiring young athletes to follow their dreams and pursue their goals.

Jennifer Hunter Newspaper Clipping

Jennifer Hunter Medals

1: Bud Tolman, “Long Jumper Going to Trials,” The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), Sunday June 16^th, 1996.