Alexandre Hayward

Canadian cyclist (born 1997)

Alexandre Hayward
Personal information
Born (1997-03-04) March 4, 1997 (age 27)
Campbellton, New Brunswick
Sport
CountryCanada
SportPara Cycling
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's para-cycling
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Pursuit C3
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago C1-5 Individual Time Trial
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago C1-3 Road Race
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Santiago C1-5 1000m Individual Time Trial

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

  1. ^ "Alexandre Hayward". Wheelchair Basketball Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Alexandre Hayward". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Discipline and resilience is taking UNB engineering graduate to 2024 Paralympics". University of New Brunswick. February 27, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Hayward, Shaw win Para cycling bronze at 2024 Paralympic Games". Canadian Paralympic Committee. August 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.