Canadian History Ehx on Nostr: On this day in 1883, Duncan Gillis was born in Cape Breton. He competed for Canada in ...
On this day in 1883, Duncan Gillis was born in Cape Breton.
He competed for Canada in the hammer throw at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He won silver at the event.
He was the first person to serve as Canada's flag bearer during the Olympic Opening Ceremonies.
He died in 1963.
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