Skate Canada
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Presidents | Leanna Caron |
|---|---|
| Founders | Louis Rubenstein |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Sport | Figure skating |
| Affiliations | International Skating Union |
| Headquarters | Ottawa |
| Canada | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 780882 |
About Skate Canada
Skate Canada is the national governing body for figure skating in Canada, recognized by the International Skating Union and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash
By Fiona NimoniBBC News
Canadian Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul has died in a car accident aged 31.
She was killed when a truck crashed into A Number of stationary vehicles in Ontario on Tuesday, police said.
Her baby, who was in The Vehicle with her, survived and was treated for non-life threatening injuries in hospital.
Ms Paul was a " Shining Star on and off the ice" who left an " indelible mark" on The World of Figure Skating , Skate Canada said.
During her career, she won a silver medal at The World Junior Figure Skating Championships in 2010 and represented Canada at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games .
Alongside her partner and husband, Mitchell Islam, she won multiple international medals before retiring from competitive skating in 2016.
" It is with a Heavy Heart that Skate Canada announces the sudden passing of a cherished member of our skating community, Alexandra Paul , " the organisation said in a statement.
" As we remember Alexandra's contributions to the sport, we also reflect on the camaraderie and sportsmanship she exemplified.
" She was not only an accomplished athlete but also a true Role Model for aspiring skaters, demonstrating the values of resilience, perseverance, and sportsmanlike conduct.
" Our thoughts are with Alexandra's family, friends, and everyone who was fortunate enough to know her during this difficult time. "
Sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Ms Paul was such " an accomplished young woman".
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