Angus Mortimer

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 K-4 1000 m event. He won a gold medal in the 2007 Pan American Games K-1 1000m.

Angus Mortimer
Personal information
Born (1985-09-04) September 4, 1985
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

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. 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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