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Canada Emilie Heymans is a decorated Canadian diver known for her groundbreaking achievements at four consecutive Olympic Games.
Olympic diving partner with whom Heymans won a silver medal in the 10m synchro event at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Olympic diving partner with whom Heymans won a bronze medal in the 10m synchronized platform event at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
Diving partner with whom Heymans won gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games (3m synchro), silver at the 2011 FINA World Championships (3m synchro), silver at the 2011 Pan American Games (3m synchro), and a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games (3m synchro).
Emilie Heymans, born in Brussels, Belgium, on December 14, 1981, established herself as a prominent figure in Canadian diving. Her career began at a young age, transitioning from gymnastics to diving at 11 years old in 1993. Heymans made her Olympic debut at the Sydney 2000 Games, where she secured a silver medal in the 10m synchronized platform with Anne Montminy. This early success marked the beginning of a distinguished international career. She continued to achieve significant milestones, including winning her first FINA World Championships medal in 2003, claiming the world title in the 10m platform event in Barcelona. Her consistent performance and dedication to the sport led her to participate in multiple Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, and Commonwealth Games.
Heymans’ career saw a notable progression as she adapted to challenges. After competing primarily on the 10m platform for years, which led to neck and shoulder injuries, she transitioned to the 3m springboard. This shift proved successful, as she won a silver medal in the 3m event at the 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome. She further excelled in synchronized diving, partnering with Jennifer Abel to win gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in the 3m synchro event. Their partnership continued to flourish, earning them a silver medal at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai and the Pan American Games in Guadalajara. Heymans later achieved a historic bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics in the 3m synchro with Abel, becoming the first Canadian athlete and the first female diver globally to medal in four consecutive Olympic Summer Games.
Throughout her extensive career, Heymans garnered a total of four Olympic medals—two silver and two bronze. Beyond her Olympic success, she accumulated seven medals at the Pan American Games, including multiple gold medals in 1999, 2003, and 2007 across various events. At the Commonwealth Games, she earned one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. Emilie Heymans officially retired from professional diving in January 2013. Following her retirement, she leveraged her fashion marketing degree to launch her own swimwear collection, transitioning her expertise into a new professional endeavor.
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