Riley Melanson Explained

Riley Melanson
Sport:Canoeing
Birth Date:May 19, 1999
Birth Place:Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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

Career

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Riley Melanson. www.olympic.ca/. Canadian Olympic Committee. 6 July 2024.
  2. 28 September 2023. Canada's Santiago 2023 canoe/kayak sprint team announced. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Olympic Committee. 6 July 2024.
  3. News: Canadian Press. 1 November 2023. Canadian paddlers strike triple gold at Pan American Games. National Post. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 6 July 2024.
  4. Web site: McGoldrick. Hayley. Team Canada canoe/kayak sprint paddlers aim to keep momentum going at Paris 2024. Canadian Olympic Committee. 24 June 2024. 6 July 2024.
  5. Web site: 2021 Olympic medallist Katie Vincent fronts Canada's sprint canoe/kayak team for Paris. 24 June 2024. www.cbc.ca/sports/. Canadian Press. CBC Sports. 6 July 2024.