Hall Of Fame

Simon Gillis of Gillisdale, Cape Breton, threw the hammer and discus in early 20th century Highland Games. At the St. F.X university field in 1905 he set a world record in the 12 lb. hammer throw. He competed in three Olympic Games for the USA.

Dr. Ronald J. MacDonald of Heatherton performed and competed as a long distance runner in turn-of-the-20th century Highland Games. In one Games exhibition he ran two miles while being pitted against a fresh runner every quarter mile. He won the Boston Marathon in 1898...