By winning the 100-metre , Hayden became the first Canadian in 21 years to win a gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships , he was also the first Canadian to appear in the 100-metre final at the Olympics since Dick Pound at the 1960 Summer Olympics , and the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal in the 100-metre .
He became the first Canadian in 21 years to win a gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships . He was also the first Canadian to appear in the 100-metre final at the Olympics since Dick Pound appeared at the 1960 Summer Olympics .