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Riley Melanson
Personal information
Born (1999-05-19) May 19, 1999 (age 25)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sport
SportCanoeing
Medal record
Women's Canoeing
Representing  Canada
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago K-4 500 metres

Riley Melanson (born May 19, 1999) is a Canadian kayaker.[1]

Career

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In September 2023, was named to Canada's 2023 Pan American Games team.[2] At the 2023 Pan American Games, Melanson won silver as part of the Women's K-4 500 metres event.[3] In June 2024, Melanson was named to Canada's Olympic team.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Riley Melanson". www.olympic.ca/. Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Canada's Santiago 2023 canoe/kayak sprint team announced" (Press release). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Canadian paddlers strike triple gold at Pan American Games". National Post. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Press. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  4. ^ McGoldrick, Hayley (24 June 2024). "Team Canada canoe/kayak sprint paddlers aim to keep momentum going at Paris 2024". Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  5. ^ "2021 Olympic medallist Katie Vincent fronts Canada's sprint canoe/kayak team for Paris". www.cbc.ca/sports/. CBC Sports. Canadian Press. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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