From Montreal, Quebec, Shawn Delierre played the professional tour for an incredible two decades from 2000 to 2024 and is recognized as one of Canada’s most dedicated professionals. Reaching a career best of No. 35 in 2023, Delierre appeared in 34 professional tour finals, amassed 17 titles, and holds the world record for longest professional squash match at 170 minutes.
Shawn was a mainstay on Canadian national teams, representing Canada at three Commonwealth Games (2006, 2010, 2014), six World Team Championships (2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019) and nine Pan American events (2000, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019). Between these events, Shawn played 64 matches for Canada and secured the gold medal in the Teams event and bronze in the Individuals at the 2015 Pan American Games, plus three silver and three bronze medals between the Pan American events from 2007 to 2009.
Nationally, he is a two-time Canadian Open Champion (2013, 2015). Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Delierre received a humanitarian award for his work as a Red Cross support aide during COVID-19. Shawn now resides in Vancouver, BC and is Head Professional at the Vancouver Racquet Club building out their Junior Program. He still competes locally to support the community and build excitement for the game.