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.

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
Road World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Zurich Time trial C3
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Zurich Road race 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

Early life and education

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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

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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

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  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.