Georgia Lewin-LaFrance explained
Georgia Lewin-LaFrance (born December 1, 1999) is a Canadian sailor competing in the 49erFX event.[1] Lewin-LaFrance competes in the event with her sister, Antonia Lewin-LaFrance.[1] Lewin-LaFrance was born in Montreal, Quebec, and raised in Chester, Nova Scotia.[1]
Career
The Lewin-LaFrance sisters chose to focus on the 49erFX in 2018.[2] Early in the 2024 season the LaFrance sisters finished fourth at the Princess Sofia Regatta.[3] In March 2024, Lewin-LaFrance along with her sister finished in eighth place at the 2024 World Championships.[4] This qualified the pair to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[5] [6] In June 2024, Lewin-LaFrance was officially named to Canada's 2024 Olympic team.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: Georgia Lewin-LaFrance. wwww.olympic.ca. Canadian Olympic Committee. 6 July 2024.
- Web site: Team Lewin-LaFrance Eyeing the 2024 Olympics. 13 October 2023. www.atlanticboatingnews.com. Atlantic Boating News. 6 July 2024.
- Web site: An interview with Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance about their 49erFX campaign for Paris 2024. Schmidt. David. 7 May 2024. www.sail-world.com/. Sail World. 6 July 2024.
- Web site: Nova Scotia's 49erfx Sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-lafrance Qualify to Be Nominated for Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 10 March 2024. www.sailing.ca/. Sailing Canada. 13 April 2024.
- Web site: Canada's Lewin-LaFrance sisters qualify to be nominated for Olympics in 49er FX sailing class. 10 March 2024. www.cbc.ca/sports/. CBC Sports. 6 July 2024.
- News: MacDonald. Glenn. 11 March 2024. Lewin-LaFrance sailing sisters of Chester qualify for Paris Olympics in 49er FX. SaltWire Network. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 5 July 2024.
- Web site: Fenton. Caela. Six Team Canada athletes to set sail at Paris 2024. Canadian Olympic Committee. 7 June 2024. 6 July 2024.
