UGDSB teacher places 4th at Veteran World Judo Championship
October 25, 2018
GUELPH, Ontario – Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher, Amanda McAlpine has placed fourth at the Veteran World Judo Championships held in Mexico earlier this month.
According to McAlpine, “Competing in Mexico to represent Canada at the Veteran World Judo Championships has been a tremendous privilege and honour…On Saturday, October 20th, I fought hard and just missed the podium with a fourth place finish overall….It was a very challenging and long competition, but an amazing experience.”
The Veteran World Judo Championships took place in Cancun, Mexico between October 17 and 20 and saw competitors from five different continents and 45 Nations. McAlpine was one of 23 judoka representing Canada at the championships and one of 126 women out of the 789 competitors.
McAlpine said, “I am so grateful for the many people who have contributed to where I am today (coaches, training partners, family, colleagues, students…) I am inspired to ‘pay it forward’ and help others as I continue to learn and grow. I am so grateful for others’ contributions in my life. I truly would not be where I am today without the support of so many people. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the contributions of so many.”
Congratulations Amanda on this amazing accomplishment.
(Photo Credit: IJF Facebook)
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