Vicky LeBlanc

2011 RBC Olympian

Sport: Softball
Hometown: Notre-Dame, NB
Current Residence: Campbellton, NB

Career Highlights:
Inducted into New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 2009
Inducted into Softball New Brunswick Hall of Fame in 2007
Olympian — Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Silver Medal — 1999 Pan American Games
Pitched a perfect game in the 1998 World Tournament, Japan
Bronze Medal — 1997 Pan American Qualifier, Columbia
Competed in seven Canadian National Tournaments, winning 4 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal
1991 Junior World Tournament, Australia
1989 Canada Summer Games

Vicky’s Bio:
Vicky is an inductee of the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. Her softball career has been filled with highlights, including competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Each year the Vicky LeBlanc Award is given to a New Brunswick female softball player in Vicky’s honour.

Goals you would like to achieve in your sport:
I would like to promote and encourage individuals to aim high and follow their passion.

Favourite Olympic/Sporting Moment:
Walking onto the Olympic diamond for our first game against the United States. The energy was uplifting and awe-inspiring.

Best Advice You’ve Ever Received:
When the mind calms, the symphony begins.

Being an RBC Athlete Means…
Being an RBC Olympian represents an opportunity to connect with individuals and encourage them to dream and find their passion.

*(Source : RBC Olympian)

NB Sports Hall of Fame

Vicky’s Bio:

Vicky LeBlanc, a native of Ste-Anne-de-Kent, had an outstanding 17-year softball career, starting with Notre Dame and ending at the Canadian Women’s Championship in 2002 – with a stop at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia along the way.The pitcher-third baseman won gold and silver team medals in Midget, Junior and Senior categories at the National level as well as being on New Brunswick title winners. Known as one of the best pitchers of her era, she was a member of the national team for two world tournaments, three Canada Cups and also competed in the Pan-American Games.Winning many personal honors, she pitched a no-hitter in the 1998 World Championships.She was known as always being true to her New Brunswick roots, whether on the national or world stage. Enrolled in the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame, June 6, 2009

Quick Facts:

• Considered one of the world’s best female fast-pitch softball pitchers at the pinnacle of her career
• Twice named “Player of the Game” during 1987 Midget Nationals Tournament
• Named Top Batter and Top Player of Midget Nationals in 1988
• Named Top Pitcher and Top Batter of Junior Nationals in 1991
• Name Top Pitcher of the Junior Provincials of 1992
• Junior National’s Top Player in 1992
• Softball Athlete of the Year, 1997
• Pitched a perfect game at the 1998 World Tournament in Japan: Canada defeated Denmark 7 – 0
• Represented Canada at the 2000 Olympic Games of Sydney, Australia
• Member of Softball New Brunswick’s Hall of Fame, 2007

*(Source : NB Sports Hall of Fame)