Quick facts

Birthdate

October 11, 1995

Hometown

Carleton Place, Ontario

Residence

Carleton Place, Ontario

Sport

Sitting volleyball

Experience

Paris 2024

Tokyo 2020

Lima 2019

Rio 2016

Toronto 2015

Anne Fergusson has been a dedicated member of Canada’s Women’s National Sitting volleyball team since 2013. Born without her right hand, Fergusson was introduced to Sitting volleyball by a Canadian coach and quickly developed a passion for the sport. She has been an integral part of the team ever since, contributing to several significant milestones and successes.

Fergusson played a crucial role in helping Canada secure bronze medals at both the 2015 and 2019 Parapan American Games. She was also a member of the historic Rio 2016 Paralympic Games team, which marked the first time a Canadian sitting volleyball team reached the Paralympics. At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Fergusson and her team achieved a commendable fourth-place finish. One of her career highlights came at the 2022 World Championships, where the Canadian team won a silver medal, marking another significant achievement in her sporting career.

In addition to her sports career, Fergusson is an advocate for the War Amps Child Amputee Program. She has a strong academic background, having graduated from Queen’s University in 2017 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Currently, she is pursuing her studies at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Common Law Section. Fergusson has also worked in the fields of oceanography and medical devices, showcasing her versatility and dedication both on and off the court.

Paralympic Medals

1