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Lacrosse star Dhane Smith named Waterloo Region athlete of the year
Waterloo Region Record
June 4, 2025
Professional lacrosse player Dhane Smith has been named Waterloo Region’s athlete of the year for 2024.
The Kitchener native was announced as the winner during a ceremony at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts on Tuesday night.
The 32-year-old is one of the greatest lacrosse players of all time and is coming off three consecutive National Lacrosse League championships with the Buffalo Bandits.
Meanwhile, Wilfrid Laurier University quarterback Taylor Elgersma picked up the inaugural outstanding athletic achievement award, given to a local athlete competing at the high school, collegiate, amateur or masters level.
Caitlin Kraemer wins K-W and area athlete of the year award
Waterloo Region Record
May 30, 2024
Hockey player Caitlin Kraemer is the 2023 Athlete of the Year for Kitchener-Waterloo, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.
She was recognized for her achievement during a Wednesday night ceremony at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.
Kraemer, 18, led Canada to a gold-medal victory at last year’s IIHF U-18 women’s world hockey championship with a four-goal performance in the final game. Her final tally brought her total to 10 to set a record for most goals by a Canadian in a single tournament.