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Gord MacKinnon

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In July 2012, MacKinnon successfully defended his title at the CrossFit Games, cementing a 2-year winning streak in the masters (50–54) division. He qualified in the subsequent years, but withdrew due to injuries before the Games in from 2013 to 2016. He returned to the
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events, leading the way with eight tries in all. That year his 15-a-side contribution was limited by a slow-to-heal foot fracture and his only Test appearance was against
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As of last year, another prestigious title was added to MacKinnons sporting record, when he placed first the Masters (50-54) division of the Reebok CrossFit Games.
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and a member of the Canadian team at the 100th Gala Sevens in 1991. He went on to establish himself as one of the world's best flankers, scoring against
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and took second in the 60+ masters division, but was later awarded first place via the original winner's failed drug test.
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MacKinnon played in both 1990 World Cup Americas Zone wins over Argentina. Three appearances at
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as Canada reached the quarter-finals. MacKinnon represented Ex-Britannia Lions amateur
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and was the only player to start in all 18 games at the 1993
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became the first two brothers to appear on the same team for
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Over his international career he has scored four tries (
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in 1985. During that same year he was a member of the
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Pocomo Rugby Club
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United States national rugby union team
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Hong Kong Sevens
Romania
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Norm Hadley
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Scott MacKinnon
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Wembley Stadium
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