Biography
Started: She competed in her first triathlon at age 16, and took up Para triathlon in 2016. (triathlonmagazine.ca, 08 Feb 2021)
Reason: Having followed her father into triathlon, she was encouraged to get involved in Para triathlon by coach Carolyn Murray. "It was a bit of a shock to me. It was kind of a scary idea at first to change my identity to become a Para athlete." (triathlonmagazine.ca, 08 Feb 2021)
Ambition: To win a Paralympic medal. (ici.radio-canada.ca, 07 Jul 2023)
Awards: She was named Senior Female Athlete of the Year at the 2024 Support4Sport Awards in Canada. (Triathlon Nova Scotia Facebook page, 02 Jun 2024)
She was named Canadian Female Para Triathlete of the Year for 2022 by Triathlon Magazine Canada. (triathlonmagazine.ca, 31 Jan 2023)
She was named Elite Women's Triathlete of the Year for 2021 by Triathlon Magazine Canada. (triathlonmagazine.ca, 05 Jan 2022)
Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES
She has studied pharmacy at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada. (Facebook profile, 26 Jun 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJuly 4, 1996
Place of ResidenceHALIFAX, NS
OccupationAthlete, Pharmacist
EducationBiology - University of Moncton, Canada
Languages SpokenEnglish, French
CoachCarolyn Murray [national], CAN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | PTS5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:10:09 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | PTS5 | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:08:52 |
| 4 | PTS5 | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 1:07:16 |
| 4 | PTS5 | 2019 | Lausanne, SUI | 1:14:44 |
| 4 | PTS5 | 2018 | Gold Coast, QLD, AUS | 1:10:52 |
