Alexandre Hayward
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| Born | March 4, 1997 Campbellton, New Brunswick | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para Cycling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alexandre Hayward (born March 4, 1997) is a Canadian cyclist. He represented Canada at the 2023 Parapan American Games, winning medals in both track and road events.
Early life and education
[edit]Hayward was born on March 4, 1997 in Campbellton, New Brunswick.[1] He graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2023.[2]
Athletic career
[edit]In 2012, Hayward suffered a spinal injury while playing ice hockey.[2][3] He began playing wheelchair basketball and represented Team New Brunswick at the Canada Games in 2015 and 2019.
He began cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He represented Canada at the 2023 Parapan American Games, winning medals in both track and road events.[2] He also represented Canada during the 2024 Summer Paralympics, winning bronze in the 3,000-metre pursuit.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Alexandre Hayward". Wheelchair Basketball Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Alexandre Hayward". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Discipline and resilience is taking UNB engineering graduate to 2024 Paralympics". University of New Brunswick. February 27, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Hayward, Shaw win Para cycling bronze at 2024 Paralympic Games". Canadian Paralympic Committee. August 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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