Athlete Profile

Alec Aird

Team Canada Program Athlete 2024-2025

About

  • Born: 2007
  • Hometown: Hamilton
  • Currently Living: Hamilton
  • Orienteers for: Don't Get Lost
  • Occupation: Student
  • Training Log: Strava

Q&A

Q: If you had one tip for young orienteers what would it be?
A: Every time you make a mistake or get lost, try and use it as a learning experience so that it doesn't happen again. Also, olive green means out of bounds, even in parks.
Q: What is one thing you really want to work on in 2025?
A: My map reading. I've got the speed to do well, but I tend to make a lot of small mistakes that cost loads of time over longer races.
Q: What aspect of orienteering keep you interested and motivated to stay involved, train, and compete?
A: The competition itself; every race turns out differently, and someone who didn't beat you last year might beat you this year, so you always have to stay on your toes.

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