The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is set to honour five legendary Olympic figures at this year’s Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 16. The event will take place in Moncton, N.B., at the Casino New Brunswick, where an exemplary class of three athletes, one builder and one coach will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

For more than 60 years, the COC has proudly honoured individuals who have made a significant impact on the Olympic Movement. The 2011 Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame inductees are no exception and include figure skater Elvis Stojko, swimmer Curtis Myden, bobsledder David MacEachern, women’s hockey coach Melody Davidson and cycling builder Marc Lemay.

Known for its warmth and hospitality, Moncton will host its first ever Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame Gala. A rising city among Canadian sport communities, the maritime city successfully played host to the IAAF World Junior Athletics Championships last July – the smallest city ever to hold the major global event.