Sharon Hambrook

Synchronized Swimming Athlete — Inducted 1988

Born March 28, 1963, Sharon Hambrook was one of Canada’s leading synchronized swimmers during the late 1970s and early 1980s, achieving international success across solo, duet, figures, and team competition.

She first gained international recognition as a member of Canada’s silver medal–winning team at the 1979 Pan American Games. Between that performance and the 1984 Olympic Games, Hambrook earned a total of fifteen gold and silver medals at major international competitions, establishing herself among the world’s elite synchronized swimmers.

Following the retirement of her longtime partner Helen Vanderburg in 1980, Hambrook formed a successful duet partnership with Kelly Kryczka. Together they achieved major international success, winning gold medals in both duet and team events at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships.

Throughout her career, Hambrook earned numerous medals at prestigious competitions including the Canadian National Championships, America Cup, Pan American Games, and Pan Pacific Championships. She concluded her competitive career at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, where synchronized swimming made its Olympic debut, and she earned a silver medal for Canada.

Her outstanding performances earned widespread recognition, including being named Aquatic Federation of Canada Swimmer of the Year in 1982.

After Induction