Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam.Photo:JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty
JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty
Former Canadian Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul was killed in a car accident on Tuesday. She was 31.
According toESPNand theAssociated Press, Paul and her infant son were among the victims of a transport truck’s collision into six stopped vehicles in a construction zone on County Road 124 in the Township of Melancthon in Ontario.
Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam.Matthew Stockman/Getty
Matthew Stockman/Getty
Skate Canada confirmed Paul’s death in a statementon Friday: “It is with a heavy heart that Skate Canada announces the sudden passing of a cherished member of our skating community, Alexandra Paul. A shining star on and off the ice, Alexandra’s dedication, passion, and remarkable talents have left an indelible mark on the world of figure skating.”
It went on: “As we remember Alexandra’s contributions to the sport, we also reflect on the camaraderie and sportsmanship she exemplified. She was not only an accomplished athlete but also a true role model for aspiring skaters, demonstrating the values of resilience, perseverance, and sportsmanlike conduct.”
Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam.Vaughn Ridley - International Skating Union/International Skating Union via Getty
Vaughn Ridley - International Skating Union/International Skating Union via Getty
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“Our thoughts are with Alexandra’s family, friends, and everyone who was fortunate enough to know her during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.
Paul won silver at the 2010 World Junior Figure Skating Championships and secured three bronze medals when she and Islam — whom she began dating in 2011 before tying the knot in 2021 — competed in the national Canadian figure skating championships.
Paul and Islam, 33, went on to represent Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, before she retired from the sport in 2016.
source: people.com
