Brittanee Laverdure facts for kids
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| Nationality | Canadian | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 March 1982 Williams Lake, British Columbia |
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| Residence | Watson Lake, Yukon | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.61 metres (5 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 58 kilograms (128 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||
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Brittanee Laverdure is a talented Canadian wrestler born on March 1, 1982. She is known for her impressive achievements in the sport, including winning a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Brittanee has represented Canada in many important competitions around the world.
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Brittanee Laverdure's Wrestling Career
Brittanee Laverdure has had a very successful career in wrestling, earning several medals and top finishes. She competed in the 55 kg freestyle category, which means she wrestled against opponents who weighed around 55 kilograms.
Major Achievements
Brittanee has achieved many notable successes throughout her wrestling journey:
- 2014 Commonwealth Games: She won a silver medal in the 55 kg freestyle event held in Glasgow. This was a big achievement for her and for Canada.
- 2012 World Championships: She placed 5th in the world, showing she was among the top wrestlers globally.
- 2010 World University Champion: She became a champion at the World University Games, which is a major competition for student athletes.
- 2008 World Championships: She earned a bronze medal in Tokyo, proving her skill on the international stage.
- 2007 World Championships: She finished 5th, consistently performing at a high level.
University Wrestling Success
Before her professional career, Brittanee was a star athlete at the University of Calgary. She was part of the University of Calgary Dinos wrestling team. During her time there, she achieved great success:
- She was named the University of Calgary Female Athlete of the Year in 2006.
- She won the Canada West Championship four times: in 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2006.
- She also became a University National Champion four times in the same years: 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2006.
Tom Longboat Award
In 2005, Brittanee was recognized with the regional Tom Longboat Award for the Yukon. This award celebrates Indigenous athletes in Canada for their outstanding achievements in sports.
Personal Life
Brittanee Laverdure is married to Fuat Seker. They have a child together.
See also
In Spanish: Brittanee Laverdure para niños
