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'''Peter Hermann Hrdlitschka''' (born November 6, 1955) is a former [[Canadians|Canadian]] competition swimmer. At 2 years of age, Hrdlitschka immigrated, with his parents Doris and Frank, to [[Ocean Falls]], British Columbia, Canada where, at age 5, his competitive swimming career began with a 3rd-place finish for [[Freestyle swimming|freestyle]]. The Hrdlitschka family moved to [[Vernon, British Columbia|Vernon]], British Columbia in 1965.<ref>{{Citation|last= Knox|first= Roger|title= Family hopes for return of medal|newspaper= [[The Vernon Morning Star]]|location= Vernon, British Columbia, Canada|date= September 13, 2015|url= http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/326806081.html }}</ref>
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In 1970, Hrdlitschka set the Canadian record for boys 13-14 100-metre [[breaststroke]]. In 1972, he finished 4th at the Canadian [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] trials and moved to [[Vancouver]] to train with the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club and the National Development Team Program. In 1973, he won [[Bronze medal|bronze]] for Canada — along with teammates [[Ian MacKenzie (swimmer)|Ian MacKenzie]], [[Bruce Robertson (swimmer)|Bruce Robertson]] and [[Brian Phillips (swimmer)|Brian Phillips]] — at the [[World Aquatics Championships]] in [[Belgrade]], Yugoslavia, in the men's 4 x 100 metre [[Relay race|medley relay]].<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/eventsdocuments/meet-results/international-event-results/world-championships/1973-world-championships.pdf|title= For the Record, First World Championships for Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, and Synchronized Swimming|website= USA Swimming| publisher= USA Swimming|access-date= July 13, 2021|quote = 4 X 100 M Medley, Final CAN (MacKenzie, Hrdlitschka, Robertson, Phillips 3:56.372)}}</ref>
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'''Peter Hermann Hrdlitschka''' (born November 6, 1955 in Reutlingen, Germany) is a former Canadian competition swimmer. At 2 years of age Hrdlitschka immigrated, along with his parents Doris and Frank, to Ocean Falls, British Columbia, Canada where, at 5, his competitive swimming career began with a 3rd place finish for freestyle. The Hrdlitschka family moved to Vernon, British Columbia in 1965.<ref>http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/326806081.html</ref>


As a senior swimmer with the Master Ducks Swim Club, Hrdlitschka continues to set National records for his age group in the breaststroke.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://masterducks.ca/club-records/|title = Masterducks Swimming, Club Records|website = Masterducks Swimming|publisher = Master Ducks|access-date = January 12, 2017|quote = Peter Hrdlitschka, 50-54 200 Breast at 2006 World Master Swimmer, 55-59 100 Breast at 2010 Nationals, 55-59 200 Breast at 2010 Nationals}}</ref>
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In 1970 Hrdlitschka set the Canadian record for boys 13-14 100-metre breaststroke. In 1972 he finished 4th at the Canadian Olympic trials and moved to Vancouver to train with the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club and the National Development Team Program. In 1973 Hrdlitschka won bronze for Canada — along with teammates Ian MacKenzie, Bruce Robertson and Brian Phillips — at the World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in the men’s 4 x 100 metre medley relay.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_at_the_1973_World_Aquatics_Championships_–_Men%27s_4_×_100_metre_medley_relay</ref>


Hrdlitschka has 3 daughters — Danielle, Cara and Kyla — and a step-daughter, Megan. On March 31, 2012, Hrdlitschka married Sharon Wyse Boileau. The couple live in [[North Vancouver (city)|North Vancouver]] where Hrdlitschka was President of Ledcor Construction, Canada, until his December 31, 2020 retirement; Hrdlitschka continues to act as a senior advisor for Ledcor Construction.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/Ledcor-Construction-Limited/executives/Peter-Hrdlitschka/387|title = Business Review Canada, Ledcor Group, Peter Hrdlitschka, President|website = Business Review Canada|access-date = January 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.ledcor.com/news/news/2021/ledcor-appoints-russell-zirnhelt-as-head-of-building-construction-division?fbclid=IwAR3zdjdm_ONb_7q2xXi0IO4VhLUvxk8T69aZmTqiJ_KMcIrDKWJRqcXBU00|title = Ledcor Appoints Russell Zirnhelt As Head of Building Construction Division|website = Ledcor|access-date = July 13, 2021}}</ref> Hrdlitschka and Wyse Boileau — now officially Wyse Hrdlitschka — are involved in volunteer and philanthropical efforts on behalf of children.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/about-us/board-directors/|title = Kids Help Phone|website = org.kidshelpphone.ca|access-date = January 12, 2017|quote = Board of Directors, Sharon Wyse Boileau, Retired, Senior Account Consultant, Bell Canada}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://walksokidscantalk.ca|title = Walk so Kids Can Talk|website = walksokidscantalk.ca|access-date = January 12, 2017|quote = Individual Scoreboard, Peter Hrdlitschka $70,148.00}}</ref>
As a senior swimmer with the Master Ducks Swim Club, Hrdlitschka continues to set National records for his age group in the breaststroke.<ref>http://masterducks.ca</ref>

Hrdlitschka has 3 daughters — Danielle, Cara and Kyla<ref>http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/l/y/n/Frederick-W-Lynch/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0813.html</ref>— and a step-daughter, Megan.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WltwfzRBjw</ref> On March 31, 2012, Hrdlitscha married Sharon Wyse Boileau. The couple live in North Vancouver where Hrdlitschka is President of Ledcor Construction, Canada.<ref>http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/Ledcor-Construction-Limited/executives/Peter-Hrdlitschka/387</ref> Part of Hrdlitschka and Wyse Boileau's present life is committed to volunteer and philanthropical efforts on behalf of children.<ref>http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/about-us/board-directors/</ref><ref>http://walksokidscantalk.ca</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:39, 8 May 2024

Peter Hrdlitschka
Personal information
Born (1955-11-06) November 6, 1955 (age 68)
Reutlingen, Germany
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  Canada
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Belgrade 4x100m medley relay

Peter Hermann Hrdlitschka (born November 6, 1955) is a former Canadian competition swimmer. At 2 years of age, Hrdlitschka immigrated, with his parents Doris and Frank, to Ocean Falls, British Columbia, Canada where, at age 5, his competitive swimming career began with a 3rd-place finish for freestyle. The Hrdlitschka family moved to Vernon, British Columbia in 1965.[1]

In 1970, Hrdlitschka set the Canadian record for boys 13-14 100-metre breaststroke. In 1972, he finished 4th at the Canadian Olympic trials and moved to Vancouver to train with the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club and the National Development Team Program. In 1973, he won bronze for Canada — along with teammates Ian MacKenzie, Bruce Robertson and Brian Phillips — at the World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in the men's 4 x 100 metre medley relay.[2]

As a senior swimmer with the Master Ducks Swim Club, Hrdlitschka continues to set National records for his age group in the breaststroke.[3]

Hrdlitschka has 3 daughters — Danielle, Cara and Kyla — and a step-daughter, Megan. On March 31, 2012, Hrdlitschka married Sharon Wyse Boileau. The couple live in North Vancouver where Hrdlitschka was President of Ledcor Construction, Canada, until his December 31, 2020 retirement; Hrdlitschka continues to act as a senior advisor for Ledcor Construction.[4][5] Hrdlitschka and Wyse Boileau — now officially Wyse Hrdlitschka — are involved in volunteer and philanthropical efforts on behalf of children.[6][7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knox, Roger (September 13, 2015), "Family hopes for return of medal", The Vernon Morning Star, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
  2. ^ "For the Record, First World Championships for Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, and Synchronized Swimming" (PDF). USA Swimming. USA Swimming. Retrieved July 13, 2021. 4 X 100 M Medley, Final CAN (MacKenzie, Hrdlitschka, Robertson, Phillips 3:56.372)
  3. ^ "Masterducks Swimming, Club Records". Masterducks Swimming. Master Ducks. Retrieved January 12, 2017. Peter Hrdlitschka, 50-54 200 Breast at 2006 World Master Swimmer, 55-59 100 Breast at 2010 Nationals, 55-59 200 Breast at 2010 Nationals
  4. ^ "Business Review Canada, Ledcor Group, Peter Hrdlitschka, President". Business Review Canada. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  5. ^ "Ledcor Appoints Russell Zirnhelt As Head of Building Construction Division". Ledcor. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "Kids Help Phone". org.kidshelpphone.ca. Retrieved January 12, 2017. Board of Directors, Sharon Wyse Boileau, Retired, Senior Account Consultant, Bell Canada
  7. ^ "Walk so Kids Can Talk". walksokidscantalk.ca. Retrieved January 12, 2017. Individual Scoreboard, Peter Hrdlitschka $70,148.00
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