Jon Goodwin (canoeist)

Jon Stuart Goodwin (born 16 June 1943) is a British retired slalom canoeist who competed in the early 1970s.

He was a competitor in the C-2 slalom event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

He is married to fellow Olympic canoeist Pauline Goodwin.

[citation needed] On August 10, 2023, he was onboard Virgin Galactic's first spaceflight for tourists.

In a statement, he said "I hope this inspires all others facing adversity and shows them challenges don't have to inhibit or stop them from pursuing their dreams.