Don R. Bertoia

Don Bertoia was born on February 16, 1940 in Rossland. Don has excelled in skiing and track and field during his high school years and since graduation.

In 1957, he participated in the Canadian Junior Skiing Championships, winning the bronze medal in cross-country.

In 1960, he won the gold medal in the 800-metres at the Canadian Indoor Track Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The following year, he represented Canada on the European Track and Field Tour.

In 1962, Don represented Canada in the Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia; and in 1963, he represented Canada at the Pan American Games in Sao Paolo, Brazil, winning the gold medal in the 800-metres, setting a Games record, and a bronze medal in the 1500-metres.

In 1963, he attended the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Oregon, winning the bronze medal in the 800-metres and obtaining “All American status”.

In 1964, Don represented Canada at the Tokyo Olympics in the 800-metres.

Don is married to Sandra and has 4 children, Michael, Daniel, Andrea and Mark. He retired from Agriculture Canada in June 2000.

Charlie also served as president of the Trail Junior Lacrosse Association and was a director with the Trail Athletic Association.