Athlete Profile
Emma Waddington
Team Canada Program Athlete 2026: National Elite Squad
About
- Born: 1998
- Hometown: Hamilton, ON
- Currently Living: Hamilton, ON
- Orienteers for: Dontgetlost
- Occupation: Researcher
- Instagram: @emma__waddington
- Training Log: Attackpoint
- Personal Sponsors: XACT Nutrition, DKOS Orthotics Solutions, UP Physio Rehab, ZIZU Optics
Q&A
Q: What would you say is the most overlooked element of orienteering training and why?
A: Training stairs for sprint races! Running down narrow stairs at full speed isn't easy, but it's something that can be trained!
Q: If you had one tip for young/beginning orienteers what would it be?
A: Orienteering progress isn't linear, and that's okay! Every training, race, and experience is money in the bank, regardless of if it went "well" or not. For every one negative thing you takeaway from a training/race, think of TWO positive things and learn from your mistakes.
Q: What aspect of orienteering keep you interested and motivated to stay involved, train, and compete?
A: The people! I've made friends from all over the globe in my 10 years of racing internationally, and it's awesome to see them every year in a new, random place! Not to mention my own teammates, and especially the younger generation of athletes that inspire me too!