There is a sign at the outskirts of Paisley, Ont., proclaiming it to be hurdler Adam Kunkel’s hometown – and with good reason. He entered the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro last summer as the Canadian record holder in the 400-metre hurdles. By the end of the Games, the only thing that had changed was that his record time was lowered and he was the owner of a bright, shiny new gold medal.