Who was Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul and how did she die?
LATE figure skater Alexandra Paul is remembered for competing at the Olympian level.
She is survived by her husband Mitchell Islam and her son Charles.
Who was Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul?
Born on September 16, 1991, Alexandra Paul was a Canadian competitive ice skater from Toronto.
Alexandra's career gained traction when she and her then-partner Jason Cheperdak placed third in junior ice dancing at the 2009 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.
During the 2009-2010 ice skating season, she began competing with Mitchell Islam.
The pair continued to collect accolades and it eventually led them to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
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While representing their home country, the duo finished in 18th place.
"Our World Junior silver medal will always be near the top of our list," Alexandra said of her and Mitchell's early achievements.
At the time, she told Skate Guard: "We had barely been together a year and the work we put in in such a short time to get to that level is something we're both very proud of.
"This season, qualifying for the Olympics is something we'll never forget.
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"It was like a weight had been lifted off of our shoulders.
"The sacrifices we've both made over our careers were all worth it, it was a dream come true.
"It is so amazing being able to travel around the world, seeing new places, and meeting new people all while competing for Canada.
"The most interesting things I've seen in my travels are the streets of Tokyo."
When did Alexandra retire?
On December 15, 2016, Alexandra announced she was retiring from the world of ice skating.
In a statement, the Olympic competitor announced: "Skating has given me so many amazing life experiences, friendships, and opportunities I will never forget.
"It is with sadness that we leave the sport that we love but we look ahead with open arms to whatever the future may hold.
"I would like to thank our families, Skate Canada, COS, and our fans for always supporting our dreams and helping to make them a reality."
After retiring, Alexandra graduated from Oakland University with her bachelor's degree in political science in April 2017.
In 2021, she graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Windsor Law School.
In September of that same year, she and her skating partner Mitchell Islam tied the knot.
What was Alexandra's cause of death?
On August 22, 2023, it was announced that 31-year-old Alexandra's life was tragically cut short after she was killed in a seven-car pile-up in Melancthon Township.
According to police, the car crash happened when a transport truck entered a construction zone and smashed into a lineup of vehicles.
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Alexandra's son Charles was in the car with her but survived the ordeal unharmed.
Her legacy lives on through her husband Mitchell, Charles, and her two sisters.