At the age of fourteen, Hilda Cameron began training with fire chief Alf Taylor, who took an interest in Hilda’s apparent athletic ability.

Within a short time, her talent took flight and in 1927 she won the high jump and was second in the sprint at the special events for juniors at the Canadian Championships.

After being denied a trip to the 1928 Olympic games because of age restrictions Hilda began to concentrate on a career as a teacher. She became one in 1932 and taught until her retirement in 1973.

While still competing in 1934 at the Canadian Trials for Canada’s British Empire Games Team she won the gold for the 220 yard sprint and won gold as a member of the winning relay team.

Hilda also competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics where she captured a bronze medal in the relay. After the games Hilda was presented with a trophy as Ontario’s outstanding female athlete.

She has also been honored by the Council for the City of York as a 1936 medal winner and as a dedicated teacher.