Q1: What was the first competition where you represented Team Canada? When was it?

World University Championship, 2016.

Q2: Did you compete in other sports before weightlifting? If yes, which ones and at what level?

Gymnastic, provincial level CrossFit, world level.

Q3: Where do you live now?

Rimouski, QC.

Q4: Why do you compete in weightlifting?

I love the feeling of being alone on the platform with the barbell, the rush of adrenalin it gives me when everyone in the room is watching.

Q5: What do you enjoy the least about training?

It’s very repetitive and always hard. There is no ‘’easy day’’ because the point of weightlifting is to lift heavy weights so it’s always gonna be hard and heavy.

Q6: What are your short term goals for weightlifting (1-2 years)?

Qualify for a second time at the Olympics, now in a new bodyweight category, Beat few Pan american records in the 59kg category

Q7: What are your short term goals for weightlifting (1-2 years)?

Participation at the Olympics. Beating the national records in the 64kg category.

Q8: What has been your proudest moment in weightlifting?

Quand j’ai gagné l’or aux Jeux Olympique de Tokyo 2020

Q9: What are your top 3 achievements in weightlifting so far?

Number 1. Gold at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

Number 2. Golds + all records at the 2020 Pan American Championships

Number 3. Gold + all the records at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Q10: Are you currently studying or working in addition to your weightlifting career? If yes, what are you doing?

I finished all my studies and certifications to work as a police officer but right now I’m focussing on training to give it all I can for the upcoming olympic   qualification period.

Q11: Are you currently studying or working in addition to your weightlifting career? If yes, what are you doing?

I am studying to become a police officer.

Q12: What are your plans after your weightlifting career is over?

Become a police officer and working in investigation.

Q13: Who is your weightlifting role model and why?

Christine Girard (easy one!) Because of her achievements, getting 2 Olympic medals many years after the actual Olympics she took part, spreading the influence and importance of a clean sport.