Myriam Da Silva Explained

Birth Date:April 15, 1984
Birth Place:Chambly, Quebec

Myriam Da Silva (born April 15, 1984) is a Canadian boxer.[1] Da Silva competes in the 69 kg (welterweight category).[1]

Career

Da Silva has competed at four editions of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships, finishing in the top 16 in 2012 and 2014, and then followed by a quarterfinals position in 2018 and again a top 16 in 2019.[1]

In 2019, Da Silva competed at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Da Silva won the silver medal after losing to Oshae Jones in the final.[2]

In May 2021, Da Silva was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myriam Da Silva Rondeau. www.olympic.ca/. Canadian Olympic Committee. 12 June 2021.
  2. News: Strong. Gregory. 2 August 2019. Canadian Myriam Da Silva loses in Pan Am boxing final. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 12 June 2021.
  3. News: Dan. Barnes. Qualifying for Tokyo Olympics an unprecedented challenge because of COVID-19. Toronto Sun. 27 May 2021. 4 June 2021.