Alexandra MCGEE (CAN)

Ally, Alex

Ottawa, Ontario

Student, Athlete, Part-time coach and employee.

University of Ottawa – Honors B. Soc. Sc. in Conflict Studies and Human Rights

I began recreational open boating when I was 8 years old with my family and friends on various Eastern Canadian rivers.

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.

Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Paddling, 

Ottawa River Runners

Michal Staniszewski

Polish-Canadian

2012

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). 

2010

France

Junior World Championships

Foix

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. 

My very first coach James Cartwright

Michael Tayler, Thea Froehlich, Cameron Smedley, John Hastings.

Too many to pick from, but Pau and Bratislava have to be among my favourite courses.

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.