Olympic determine skater Alexandra Paul killed in crash at age of 31

The previous Olympic determine skater Alexandra Paul has died on the age of 31 in a automobile crash, Skate Canada has confirmed.

Paul was involved in a seven-vehicle crash earlier this week in Melancthon Township, roughly 60 miles north-west of Toronto. Her child son was additionally within the automobile and was taken to a neighborhood hospital with non-life threatening accidents. Three different folks have been injured within the crash. Paul was pronounced useless on the scene.

“Throughout her illustrious profession, Alexandra and companion Mitchell Islam gained a number of worldwide medals, claimed three Canadian Championship medals and competed on the 2014 Olympic Winter Video games,” Skate Canada mentioned in an announcement. “Her dedication to excellence was matched solely by her heat and kindness, which endeared her to fellow athletes, coaches, and followers alike.”

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2014 Olympic ice dance champion Meryl Davis additionally paid tribute to Paul. “Alex had a grace about her that prolonged far past the ice. She at all times exuded such kindness and heat,” she mentioned.

After retiring from skating Paul had gained a regulation diploma and have become a working towards legal professional in 2021.

“We are going to miss her joyful character and her intense ardour for her work and her household. She was variety, curious and pushed in each endeavour she pursued,” he agency, Barriston Legislation, told Barrie Today.

Islam and Paul have been a pair off the ice and married in 2021. Their son, Charles, was born final yr. Islam works as a skating coach within the space and a fundraiser set as much as assist the household had raised $190,000 by Sunday morning.