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# Adam Van Koeverden

(1982)   Kayaker

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Adam Van Koeverden is a kayaker.

## Quick Facts About Adam Van Koeverden

Born January 29, 1982

Profession Kayaker

## About Adam Van Koeverden

Canadian kayaker and politician... \| Adam Joseph van Koeverden is a Canadian sprint kayaker, Olympic gold medallist, and politician serving since 2025 as the Secretary of State for Sport in the 30th Canadian Ministry. A member of the Liberal Party, he has represented the electoral district of Burlington North-Milton West and its predec

##  Quotes by Adam Van Koeverden

> [“Why not me? Dreams are important. If there is anything I try to encourage kids to do, it's first imagine themselves somewhere…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/adam-van-koeverden/why-not-me-dreams-are-important-if-there-is-anything-i-try-to/)

Adam Van Koeverden

[Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fb4/adam-van-koeverden-216304_dreams_why-not-me-dreams-are-important-if-there_2605778.jpg)

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