Emily Young (skier) explained
Emily Young (born 15 January 1991), also known as Emily Weekes, is a Canadian female Paralympic cross-country skier and biathlete.[1] She has competed formerly as a wrestler and triathlete for Canada in international and national competitions.[2]
Early career
Emily Weekes competed in 2009 Canada Summer Games and claimed a bronze medal in the wrestling event. She sustained a nerve damage from an injury in her right arm due to a wrestling training accident at the age of eighteen just after the conclusion of the 2009 Canada Summer Games.[3] As a result of the accident, she had to withdraw from competing in wrestling and triathlon events. In fact, her Olympic dream as a wrestler spoilt due to the nerve damage.[4] [5]
Paralympic career
She made her Paralympic debut for Canada at the 2018 Winter Paralympics and claimed her first Paralympic medal after clinching a bronze medal in the women's 7.5km classical standing cross-country skiing event.[6]
She was also the member of the Canadian mixed relay team which secured a silver medal in the 4 x 2.5 km mixed relay event as a part of the 2018 Winter Paralympics.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: Cross Country Canada - Emily Young. www.cccski.com. 18 March 2018.
- Web site: Cross-Country Skiing Athlete Profile: Emily YOUNG - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. www.pyeongchang2018.com. en. 18 March 2018. 18 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180318183251/https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/game-time/results/PWG2018/en/cross-country-skiing/athlete-profile-n3089359-emily-young.htm. dead.
- News: How Emily Young poured her injury rage into training and became a Paralympian. 2017-12-01. National Post. 18 March 2018. en-US.
- News: North Vancouver’s Emily Young fights her way to the Paralympic Games. Prest. Andy. Times Colonist. 18 March 2018.
- News: Former wrestler finds new passion on skis after injury took use of right arm. Global News. 18 March 2018. en.
- Web site: Cross-Country Skiing Results Women's 7.5km Classic, Standing - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. www.pyeongchang2018.com. en. 18 March 2018. 19 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319003943/https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/game-time/results/PWG2018/en/cross-country-skiing/results-women-s-7-5km-classic-standing-fnl-000100-.htm. dead.
- Web site: Cross-Country Skiing Results 4x2.5km Mixed Relay - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. www.pyeongchang2018.com. en. 18 March 2018. 18 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180318184600/https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/game-time/results/PWG2018/en/cross-country-skiing/results-4x2-5km-mixed-relay-fnl-000100-.htm. dead.