Name: Alexandra Orlando
Sport: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Location: Toronto, ON
Language: English
Top Sporting Accomplishments:
- 2008 Olympian
- 2007 World Championships, Ranked 8th
- 2007 3 time Pan American Gold Medalist
- Carried the Canadian Flag at Closing Ceremonies at 2007 Pan Am Games
- 2006 6 time Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist.
- Tying the Games Record for most Gold medals and setting a World Record in Gymnastics
- Carried the Canadian Flag at Closing Ceremonies at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
- 6 time Senior National Champion
Other Accomplishments:
- University of Toronto, Specialist in Political Science
- Received the James Worrall Academic and Athletic Achievement Award
- Athlete Representative, Gymnastics Canada Board of Treasurer
- 2015 Pan American Games Bid Board of Directors
- Spokesperson/Committee Member of 2015 Pan American Games Bid
- Motivational Speaker
- International Rhythmic Gymnastics Judge and Coach
- Program Coordinator at the Institute at Havergal College
- Freelance sport writer (CBC and Toronto Star)
Speaking Topics:
- Overcoming Obstacles and Fighting Back
- Finding your Passion, Finding Yourself
- Confidence and Self-Esteem Building
- Time Management, Discipline & Drive