January 2024

Julia Hanes

Julia Hanes
2XU Athlete of the Month

Acknowledging BC's Best Athletes

The Athlete of the Month is our way of acknowledging a BC-located athlete who has displayed outstanding performances in their sport and deserves recognition. Athletes chosen monthly to be the face of Canadian Sport Institute Pacific will receive a celebration feature on our website and a gift from 2XU.

A Special Thank You

Each athlete selected as Athlete of the Month receives a small token of congratulation sponsored by 2XU. CSI Pacific would like to thank 2XU for their generosity and support of the program since 2018.
Julia Hanes
Julia Hanes

Athlete of the Month Q&A

Name:
Julia Hanes

Sport:
Para Athletics

Favourite Gym/Pre-Game/Competition Song:

Oh there is so many – Non-stop (from the Hamilton soundtrack), …Ready for it by Taylor Swift & Knocking at the Door by The Arkells 

Favorite sport memory or achievement:
Competing at nationals this year and throwing a PB 3x to earn my spot at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Who is someone who has positively impacted your sport career?
Jessica Matassa is the person who got me into throwing!    

What are your hobbies or passion outside of sport?
I am a full time resident doctor in Physiatry, I love playing wheelchair rugby with our junior athletes on Saturdays and I am also learning how to ski!  

What are you looking forward to next in your life?
Again, So much! I am so stoked to spend some time in Whitehorse, I saw Taylor Swift with my family in Toronto, finishing Part 1 of my specialist exam in March and then hopefully qualifying for worlds 🙂

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