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
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
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
- ^ "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.