GABOR CSEPREGI

CLASS OF 2025 - DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI INDUCTEE

Gabor Csepregi is a distinguished athlete, coach, and academic whose contributions to Canadian water polo span decades. As a player, he represented Canada at the highest level, competing in the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games, where he served as co-captain of the national team. His commitment to the sport was unwavering, never missing a single national team game between 1971 and 1985 either as a player or a coach. His career includes appearances at three Olympic Games, three World Championships, and four Pan American Games, earning him numerous accolades, including Quebec City Athlete of the Year (1971), Most Valuable Player at the Canadian Water Polo Championship (1974), and the prestigious Jean-Denis Dionne Award (2018). His leadership extended beyond the water, as he transitioned into coaching, guiding the Canadian national team at the 1984 Olympic Games and further shaping the next generation of athletes. 

Beyond his sporting achievements, Csepregi has had an illustrious academic career. He has served as a professor, researcher, and administrator at institutions such as Université de Saint-Boniface, Dominican University College, and Laval University. His scholarly work focuses on philosophical anthropology, with publications exploring human perception, time, music, and play. A polyglot and author, he has written extensively on musical aesthetics and philosophy, with works published by McGill-Queen’s University Press and University of Calgary Press. His impact on both sport and academia is profound, demonstrating a lifelong dedication to excellence, leadership, and intellectual pursuit. Now a visiting scholar at St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba, Csepregi continues to inspire through his research and mentorship, leaving a lasting legacy in Canadian water polo and beyond.