Cory Kwak

Wrestling - inducted in 2008

Born into a large, athletic family, Cory must have come by his wrestling skills both naturally and out of necessity.

Cory started his career at home wrestling competitively at Abbotsford Junior and WJ Mouat Secondary and later continued developing his skills at Douglas College and Simon Fraser University. He was a key member of a Burnaby Mountain team that won 7 straight national titles from 1990 to 1996.

In that same period, Cory was a member of Canada’s National Wrestling team, was a two time National Junior Champion (Under 20) and a five time Canadian Open Silver medalist. Cory has many championships to his credit including the 1993 and 1994 Clansmen International, the 1993 Commonwealth, the 1994 Francophone Games and the 1995 Canada Cup International.

His many medals are highlighted by Pan American Bronze in 1990 and include a Bronze at the Canada Winter Games in 1987, five time Canadian Open silver medalist, National open Bronze medalist in 1992 and many more.

Cory has always been a tremendous team leader with a passion for his sport and plans to continue his involvement as a coach and volunteer for soccer, hockey and wrestling.