Miah-Marie Langlois facts for kids
Langlois in 2016
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| No. 10 – Dynamo Novosibirsk | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | September 21, 1991 Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
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| High school | Catholic Central (Windsor, Ontario) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 139 lb (63 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Windsor (2009–2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Undrafted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2014–2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | RBPL | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Miah-Marie Langlois, born on September 21, 1991, is a Canadian basketball star. She was a professional basketball player who played for teams like WBC Dynamo Novosibirsk. Miah-Marie also played for the Canadian national team. She competed in major events like the FIBA World Championship and the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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College Basketball Success
Miah-Marie Langlois went to the University of Windsor from 2010 to 2014. She was a key player for the Windsor Lancers women's basketball team. Under her leadership, the team won four CIS national championships in a row! This was a huge achievement for the team.
Top College Player Awards
During her time in college, Miah-Marie won many awards. She was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times at the CIS Final Eight Tournament. She also earned the title of CIS All-Canadian Defensive Player of the Year three times. These awards show how talented she was on both offense and defense.
Playing for Team Canada
Miah-Marie Langlois was an important member of the Canada women's national basketball team. She helped her country compete in several big international tournaments.
Pan American Games 2015
Langlois played for Canada at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian team played incredibly well in the preliminary games. They won all three matches against Venezuela, Argentina, and Cuba.
Semifinal and Gold Medal Win
In the semifinal, Canada faced Brazil. Langlois helped her team with five assists, leading to a 91–63 win. This victory earned them a spot in the gold-medal game against the USA. Canada then beat the USA 81–73 to win their first-ever Pan Am Games gold medal in basketball! Langlois contributed with three rebounds and two steals in this historic game.
FIBA Americas Women's Championship 2015
Langlois also played for Canada at the 2015 FIBA Americas Women's Championship. This tournament was held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Canada was in Group A and played against Puerto Rico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Dominating Group Play
Canada won their first three games easily. The closest match was a 94–57 win over Puerto Rico. The final group game was against undefeated Cuba. Canada defeated Cuba 92–43, securing first place in their group. Langlois had seven assists in this game, which was the most on her team.
Road to the Gold Medal
The semifinal game against Brazil was a tough one. Canada led by only six points at halftime but slowly increased their lead. They ended up winning 83–66, which put them in the gold-medal game. The gold-medal game was a rematch against Cuba. Cuba started strong, but Canada fought back and won 82–66. This victory qualified Canada for the 2016 Olympics in Rio! Langlois had eight assists in this game, leading her team.
Awards and Recognition
Miah-Marie Langlois has received several honors for her amazing basketball career.
- She was named to the U Sports women's basketball Top 100 Century Team in March 2020.
- In 2022, she was inducted into the University of Windsor Hall of Fame.
- In 2024, she was also inducted into the Windsor Essex County Hall of Fame.
