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Meet 5 of Canada’s Pan Am and Parapan Am Athletes

To celebrate the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan American games, S/ photographed five of Canada’s top female athletes wearing this season’s elevated activewear. Whether you’re cheering on Canada from your cozy couch or lucky enough to be in the stands, these are five athletes you need to have on your radar.

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Turtleneck ($360) by T by Alexander Wang, SSENSE; top ($250) by Lacoste; shorts ($64) by Lululemon; socks ($12) by American Apparel.

Athlete: Jenna Caira, @jcaira29

Sport: Softball Pitcher

Noteworthy accomplishments: Two-time Pan American Softball Championships silver medalist.

What motivates you: “My former travel coach Bob Acton has ALS, and I know being active has always been an important part of his life. When I train and get tired, I think of him and push myself because I know he physically can’t.”

Top ($130) by Beth Richards, Gravity Pope; shorts ($302) Erin Kleinberg, Holt Renfrew; shoes ($695) by Marni, Gravity Pope.
Top ($130) by Beth Richards, Gravity Pope; shorts ($302) Erin Kleinberg, Holt Renfrew; shoes ($695) by Marni, Gravity Pope.

 

Athlete: Leah Robinson, @leahhhrobinson

Sport: Sprinter

Noteworthy achievements: Two-time Paralympian.

What motivates you: “Everything I’ve accomplished thus far has been because of the amazing support I’ve received from numerous people over the years.”

Top ($235) and pants ($285) by Helmut Lang, SSENSE; harness ($530) by Maison Margiela, SSENSE; socks ($14) by American Apparel; shoes ($695) by CA by Cinzia Araia, SSENSE.
Top ($235) and pants ($285) by Helmut Lang, SSENSE; harness ($530) by Maison Margiela, SSENSE; socks ($14) by American Apparel; shoes ($695) by CA by Cinzia Araia, SSENSE.

Athlete: Alanna Goldie, @alannag

Sport: Fencer

Noteworthy achievements: 2015 NCAA Fencing Championships bronze medalist.

What motivates you: “Whenever I face a big loss, something inside of me knows that I’m better than my losses, and that I can be the best.”

Sports bra ($130) by Beth Richard, Gravity Pope; swimsuit ($95) by Adidas by Stella McCartney, Sporting Life; choker by Benji WCW, price upon request; socks ($40) by Zensah, Sporting Life.
Sports bra ($130) by Beth Richard, Gravity Pope; swimsuit ($95) by Adidas by Stella McCartney, Sporting Life; choker by Benji WCW, price upon request; socks ($40) by Zensah, Sporting Life.

Athlete: Patricia Bezzoubenko, @patpizia

Sport: Rhythmic Gymnast

Noteworthy achievements: Two-time Canadian national champion

What motivates you: “My motivation comes from a desire to make Canada proud, and also to improve awareness for gymnastics in this country.”

Bathing suit top ($120) by Adidas by Stella McCartney, Sporting Life; top ($88) by Lululemon; shorts ($42) by Nike; socks ($14) by American Apparel; shoes ($140) by Nike, Sporting Life; rings (set of 3 for $108) by Cuchara.
Bathing suit top ($120) by Adidas by Stella McCartney, Sporting Life; top ($88) by Lululemon; shorts ($42) by Nike; socks ($14) by American Apparel; shoes ($140) by Nike, Sporting Life; rings (set of 3 for $108) by Cuchara.

Athlete: Kimberly Haycinthe, @kimhyacinthe

Sport: Sprinter 

Noteworthy accomplishments: Two-time Universiade gold medalist and 2014 Commonwealth Games team member.

What motivates you: “I want to be one of the fastest women in the world. Every time something gets hard, I remind myself that’s what I want to be.”

Photography by Raina + Wilson; styling by Chad Burton (Plutino Group); hair & makeup by Jodi Urichuk for Benefit Cosmetics/ Kevin Murphy Hair Care (Plutino Group).

Special thank you to Anchored Social Club.

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