Tracy Little

Tracy Little, a two-time Olympian in artistic swimming for Canada, demonstrates dedication and perseverance derived from over two decades in professional sport. After earning a bronze medal at the Junior Worlds in Montreal in 2002, Tracy Little rapidly ascended as a prominent artistic swimming talent for Canada. She built an impressive competitive record, securing a silver medal in the Team event at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2007. Little made her Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games, where her team achieved a commendable fourth-place finish, signaling her consistent performance on the world stage and setting the foundation for a distinguished career.

The 2011 season proved pivotal, marked by a series of elite achievements. Little clinched a gold medal as part of the Team event at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, directly securing Canada’s coveted spot for the London Olympics. That same year, she contributed to a fourth-place finish in the team events at the FINA World Aquatic Championships and further earned a bronze medal in the highly competitive Free Routine Combination at the World Championships in Shanghai, showcasing her continued ability to perform under pressure at the highest international level. Building on her consistent international success and Olympic qualification, Little made her second consecutive Olympic appearance at the London 2012 Games, where her synchronized swimming team again finished in a strong fourth place globally.

Following a career spanning over two decades in professional sport, during which she consistently delivered peak performance, Little announced her retirement from competitive sport in 2012. In recognition of her significant contributions to Canadian sport and her unwavering dedication, she was honored as a recipient of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal that same year.