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Former Olympic figure skater killed in multi-car accident as 10-month-old son survives

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Published 15:17 27 Aug 2023 GMT+1

Former Olympic figure skater killed in multi-car accident as 10-month-old son survives

Former Olympian Alexandra Paul has been killed in a multi-car accident, with her son surviving in the back seat

Callum Jones

Callum Jones

A former Olympic figure skater has tragically been killed in a multi-car accident, as her ten-month-old son was in the vehicle.

Alexandra Paul, who represented Canada in the 2014 Winter Olympics, died on Tuesday (22 August). She was just 31 years old.

The Olympian was in one of the seven vehicles that were hit by an out-of-control truck that ploughed through a construction zone in the Canadian rural Melancthon Township.

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The truck allegedly failed to slow down in time, subsequently slamming into the lineup of cars.

Paul's toddler son was sat in the back of the vehicle, miraculously managing to survive the crash after he was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Sadly, Paul was pronounced dead at the scene.

Alexandra Paul competed in the 2014 Olympics.
Vaughn Ridley - International Skating Union/International Skating Union via Getty Images

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Three others are said to be injured as a result of the crash, with a 67-year-old man currently in a Toronto-area trauma center with serious injuries.

Paul made her name in the 2014 Olympics in Russia, placing in 18th place in the mixed ice dance event with her partner and husband Mitchell Islam.

The pair started skating together in 2009, winning Canada’s junior ice dance title in the same year.

Following that, a silver medal came their way in 2010 at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championship.

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Paul and Islam claimed multiple bronze medals at the Canadian national championships, before retiring in 2016.

The couple finally tied the knot in 2021 and welcomed little Charlie into their lives in 2022.

Tributes have been pouring in since the tragic news was announced, with Skate Canada saying: "During her illustrious career, Alexandra and partner Mitchell Islam won multiple international medals, claimed three Canadian Championship medals and competed at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

"Her commitment to excellence was matched only by her warmth and kindness, which endeared her to fellow athletes, coaches, and fans alike."

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Alexandra Paul and Mitch Islam welcomed Charlie less than a year ago.
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A GoFundMe page has since been set up by Paul's friends to help 'support Charlie and Mitch during this challenging period'.

Speaking of Paul on the fundraising page, friends said: "As a Canadian success story is tragically cut short, Alex will be remembered as a passionate, determined young lady who could illuminate any room she entered.

"She was not only kind, educated, witty, and resolute, but Alex was also a staple in the international Figure Skating community representing Canada at the Olympics. But above all, Alex will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother to Charlie."

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If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677

Featured Image Credit: JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images/ GoFundMe

Topics: News, Sport, Olympics, Canada

Callum Jones
Callum Jones

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