Wall of Distinction
Arguably the greatest female athlete in the history of Bishop’s University, Cynthia Johnston was a four time Bishop’s University Female Athlete of the Year from 1988 to 1991. The basketball star was also a three-time CIAU all-Canadian, five time conference all-star and two-time conference Most Valuable Player. In 1990 and 1991 she helped the Gaiters win the QUBL Championship.
For nine years following graduation she played semi-professionally in Belgium, Switzerland and Germany and professionally in Spain. She was a member of the Canadian National program for 14 years and in 1996 she was selected to the Canadian Olympic team and competed at the Atlanta games.
In Belgium in the early 90’s while playing, Cynthia also coached a number of teams.
She was also an outstanding athlete off the court, excelling in track and field and field hockey as all well as being a provincial level tennis player in her youth.
Johnston currently resides in Quebec City with her husband Olivier and their five children, Metis, Milo, Ceydie, Sari and Emile.
