Jack Taunton, a Professor in the Department of Family Practice, has been named a 2014 B.C. Sports Hall of Fame inductee in the category of builder.
Dr. Taunton was recognized for his pioneer contributions to sports medicine. He co-founded both SportMed BC and the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre. He is also a co-founder of the Vancouver Marathon and the Vancouver Sun Run.
Dr. Taunton was the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and served as CMO for the Canadian teams at the Sydney Olympics, two Pan American Games and two World Student Games. He was Team Physician and Association Coordinating Physician for the Women’s National Field Hockey team for over 25 years.
Dr. Taunton is also an athlete himself. He has completed more than 60 marathons and continues to run and race, cycle and cross-country ski.
Induction to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in sport, contribution to sport and the impact on sport in B.C., in the categories of athlete, builder, team, pioneer, media, and W.A.C. Bennett. The 2014 Inductees will be formally inducted to the BC Sports Hall of Fame at the 46th Annual Banquet of Champions at the Vancouver Convention Centre on September 25, 2014.