Bruny Surin

Bruny Surin

athlete Canada

Bruny Surin is a retired Canadian sprinter who gained international fame for his exceptional speed and athletic prowess, particularly in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay events. Born on December 12, 1967, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Surin moved to Canada and became a prominent figure in Canadian athletics during the 1990s. He is best known for winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where he and his teammates set a Canadian record. Surin also enjoyed success in World Championships, earning multiple medals, and is celebrated for his contributions to track and field in Canada. His legacy continues to inspire young athletes, and he remains involved in promoting sports within the community.

Born on Jul 12, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,406
Power
2,791$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 7.00 0.16% +0% 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
Totals 1 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Sprinter Bruny Surin said he had just been on a panel at the annual congress of Athlétisme Québec, talking about the need to develop track programs at the province’s universities. 7

The Globe and Mail: Why Canadian universities are cutting sports in a race to fix fragile funding models

Canada Canada: Olympic champion sprinter Bruny Surin calls McGill’s athletics cuts ‘a nightmare’. 7

The Globe and Mail: McGill University should rethink the gutting of its varsity sports programs