York University

A member of York's swimming team from 1977-79, Gary MacDonald struck gold five times at the CIAU national championship in 1977-78. Individually, he won gold in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle, while also earning gold as a member of the 4 x 400m and 4 x 800m freestyle relay teams. That same year, he was named CIAU outstanding male swimmer of the year. Prior to attending York, MacDonald won silver at the 1976 Olympic Games in the 4 x 100m freestyle relay and competed in the 1974 Commonwealth Games.