Biography
Reason: She wanted to follow in the footsteps of her mother Robbi Weldon, who represented Canada in Para cycling and Para Nordic skiing. "My mum is a four-time Paralympian and I have been exposed to that world. My mum had a big impact on me. I went to the London 2012 Paralympics and was able to watch her win the gold medal. It was a big moment." (ottawasportspages.ca, 30 Jun 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (tbnewswatch.com, 30 Jul 2024)
Sporting Relatives: Her mother Robbi Weldon represented Canada in cycling at the Paralympic Games in 2012 and 2016, winning gold in the tandem B road race at the 2012 Games in London. Weldon also competed for Canada in Nordic skiing at the Paralympic Winter Games in 2010 and 2014. Her father Robert Gaunt represented Canada in goalball at the 1988 and 1996 Paralympic Games, winning silver in Atlanta in 1996, and he also represented Canada in powerlifting. (paralympic.ca, 01 Jan 2024; blindsports.on.ca, 01 Jan 2022; SportsDeskOnline, 03 May 2017; chroniclejournal.com, 02 Sep 2012)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 27, 2000
Place of ResidenceVICTORIA, BC
OccupationAthlete
EducationEconomics, Finance - University of Guelph, Canada
Languages SpokenEnglish, French
CoachGeoff Harris
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | 1500m - T13 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:53.75 |
