Alexandre Hayward

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Alexandre Hayward
Personal information
Born (1997-03-04) 4 March 1997 (age 27)
Campbellton, New Brunswick
Sport
CountryCanada
SportPara Cycling
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Parapan American Games
Men's para cycling - Road
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago C1-5 Individual Time Trial
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago C1-3 Road Race
Men's para cycling - Track
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Santiago C1-5 1000m Individual Time Trial

Alexandre Hayward (born 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 4 March 1997 in Campbellton, New Brunswick.[1] He graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2023.[2]

Athletics[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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Alexandre Hayward". Wheelchair Basketball Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Alexandre Hayward". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  3. ^ a b "Discipline and resilience is taking UNB engineering graduate to 2024 Paralympics". University of New Brunswick. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.