Name: Genevieve Orton
Sport: Canoe/Kayak
Hometown: Lake Echo, NS
Nickname: Genny
Favorite Sports Memory:
Winning my first World Championship medal in my home city of Dartmouth 2009
Favorite Quote:
All wehave to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
CAN Fund Testimonial:
To train with my K-4 crew (who live all across Canada) requires me to spend a huge amount of time traveling, this would not be possible without the support of the CAN Fund.
Best Result:
3rd place K-1 4 x 200m relay World Championships 2009
Fun Facts:
My elbows bend both ways! I competed at the 1999 Canada Winter Games for gymnastics.