Curtis Hibbert passion for gymnastics began at the young age of seven when he began practicing and learning about the sport.
Hibbert first came to national attention in 1983 with appearances in the Canadian Nationals, Canada Winter Games, and Pan Am Games.
In 1987, he won a silver medal in the high bar at the World Championships, setting up his appearance at the 1988 Seoul Olympics with the Canadian team, where he made the finals in three events.
Hibbert was the star performer of Canada’s Commonwealth Games team in 1990 winning 7 medals: 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. With his five gold medals, Hibbert is the most successful gymnast in history in a single Commonwealth Games.
Throughout his gymnastics career, Hibbert has been a volunteer coach of young gymnasts from across the globe.
Between 1987 and 1992, Hibbert won two World Championship medals, six Canadian All-Around titles, and a Commonwealth Games All-Around title. Hibbert retired from competitive gymnastics in 1993.