Monique Waterreus

Hall of Fame

Born in Whitehorse in 1961, Monique Waterreus began cross-country skiing at the age of nine in the TEST Program. She quickly made a place for herself on the Yukon Ski Team and by 1976 started competing in national and international events. 

Her athletic abilities were clear to all when she won ten Canadian championship medals — including six golds at the Canadian Juniors. She represented Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1979 and 1980, placing 15th — at the time, the third best Canadian result ever. She also won the 1981 year-long Nor-Am race series and the Sapporo, Japan International Ski Marathon. Monique participated in many races in Italy, France, former East and West Germany and at home in Canada.

Monique’s efforts were recognized by being named Yukon Female Athlete of the Year in 1977, 19878, 1980 and 1982, and received the Commissioner’s Award in 1982.