The Canada Games have been an important part of the country's athletic landscape since they began in 1967. It's Canada's largest domestic multi-sport event and often the pinnacle of its athletes' careers.

For others, it's a key stepping stone on the path to becoming an Olympian.

That includes the four athletes honoured by the Canada Games on Friday in St. John's. Diana Matheson, twin sisters Sharon and Shirley Firth, and Lennox Lewis – joined by builder Ajay Patel and distinguished alum Jennifer Bishop – were officially inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.

Matheson, Lewis, and the Firth twins all represented Canada at the Olympic Games, and their journey was shaped by their time as Canada Games athletes.

The Canada Games were a launchpad for Matheson, who competed at age 16 f

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