07/28/2026
Congratulations, Rob! Well deserved recognition for you and your family!
Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Spotlight: Rob Grepe (builder)
Born in Oshawa, Rob Grepe attended R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate before attending the University of Arkansas on an athletic scholarship.
Although entering the Hall as a builder, Rob was a formidable athlete in his own right, competing at OFSAA and national championships in cross country during high school. He later became a Canadian champion in both duathlon and triathlon, competing at three world championships, finishing as high as 10th.
Rob returned to R.S. McLaughlin as a teacher and helped build a high school dynasty as a coach. Between 2002 and 2014, Rob led the Trojans to an incredible 42 LOSSA championships in cross country and track and field, as well as six OFSAA cross country titles and 14 OFSAA team medals. His guidance helped 17 of his student-athletes earn NCAA scholarships. He received the OFSAA Convener Award for cross country in 2022.
Beyond the high school level, Rob spent 10 years coaching track and cross country with the Toronto Olympic Club. He served as a Team Ontario track coach for three years leading up to the 2009 Canada Summer Games and was a member of the coaching staff for Canada at the NACAC championships in 2014. Rob has also been instrumental in the development of elite talent, having coached five Olympic athletes, including Oshawa’s Matt Hughes.