Angus Mortimer

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Angus Mortimer
Personal information
Born (1985-09-04) September 4, 1985 (age 36)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Medal record
Men's canoe sprint
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro K-1 1000m
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro K-1 500m
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro K-4 1000m

Angus Mortimer (born September 4, 1985) is a Canadian former sprint kayaker. He represented Canada at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing ninth in the event. He won a gold medal in the 2007 Pan American Games K-1 1000m.

Career[]

In 2005, Mortimer made his World Championship debut as a member of the K-4 that finished 14th over 500m. He won a gold medal in the 2007 Pan American Games K-1 1000m.[1]

While attending Carleton University he paddled out of the Rideau Canoe Club. He represented Canada at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing ninth in the K-4 1000 m event.[2]

After failing to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics, Mortimer retired from paddling to spend more time with his family and coach.[3]

Personal life[]

His brother, Ian, is also a high-level paddler and Team Canada member in the canoe discipline.[1]

References[]

Notes
  1. ^ a b Christie, James (July 28, 2007). "Mortimer wins gold but aims higher". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "Carleton Student Angus Mortimer to Kayak in World Championships". newsroom.carleton.ca. June 3, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Clearly, Martin (October 19, 2016). "Ottawa athletes Angus Mortimer and John Conway leave competition with heads held high". Retrieved February 20, 2019.
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