Biography
Alexandra MCGEE
 CANOE KAYAK CANADA
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| 03/01/1992 | |
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| NICKNAME: | Ally, Alex | |
| HOBBIES: | Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Paddling, | |
| WEBSITE: | https://alexandramcgeec1.wordpress.com/ | |
| TWITTER: | https://twitter.com/alexandra_mcgee | |
| INSTAGRAM: | https://instagram.com/alexandraevamc/ | |
| PLACE OF RESIDENCE: | Ottawa, Ontario | |
| OCCUPATION: | Student, Athlete, Part-time coach and employee. | |
| LANGUAGES: | English, French | |
| HIGHER EDUCATION: | University of Ottawa – Honors B. Soc. Sc. in Conflict Studies and Human Rights | |
| WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?: | I began recreational open boating when I was 8 years old with my family and friends on various Eastern Canadian rivers. | |
| REASON FOR TAKING UP THE SPORT: | In 2009, I found out about slalom canoeing through my local slalom club called the "Ottawa River Runners". I thought this was a great opportunity to learn a new C1 paddling sport. In 2010, I made Junior Canadian National Team and have been paddling and competing ever since. | |
| MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER: | My very first coach James Cartwright | |
| TRAINING PARTNER(S): | Michael Tayler, Thea Froehlich, Cameron Smedley, John Hastings. | |
| FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE: | Too many to pick from, but Pau and Bratislava have to be among my favourite courses. | |
| AMBITIONS : | Firstly, I would love to medal at World Championships one day. Secondly, it would be an honor to have the opportunity to represent my country at the Olympics if C1W is ever included in the Olympic Canoe slalom program. Lastly, I would love to complete my masters in international relations, and eventually work in this same field. | |
| CLUB: | Ottawa River Runners | |
| NAME OF COACH: | Michal Staniszewski | |
| NATIONALITY OF YOUR COACH: | Polish-Canadian | |
| SINCE WHEN HAVE YOU BEEN COACHED BY HIM/ HER?: | 2012 | |
| TRAINING REGIME: | Generally our programs involve many different whitewater and flatwater paddling sessions throughout the week to perfect speed, technique and precision. Off the water, our programs involve a lot of running, weight training, erg paddling, yoga and skiing (during winter). | |
| SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT YEAR: | 2010 | |
| SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COUNTRY: | France | |
| SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION: | Junior World Championships | |
| SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT LOCATION: | Foix | |
| MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT: | My most memorable sporting achievement would have to be at my first Senior World Championships in 2011 (Bratislava, SVK), when I surprised myself by placing 6th in the world. This was also the last competition being coached by James Cartwright. |
2014 ICF JUNIOR & U23 WORLD CANOE SLALOM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Results
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Apr 24 11:13 |
Women's C1 U23 Heats |
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135.81
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