Myriam Da Silva (born April 15, 1984) is a Canadian boxer.[1] Da Silva competes in the 69 kg (welterweight category).[1]

Myriam Da Silva
Personal information
Born (1984-04-15) April 15, 1984 (age 40)
Chambly, Quebec
Medal record
Women's boxing welterweight
Representing  Canada
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima Welterweight

Career edit

Da Silva has competed at four editions of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships, finishing in the top 16 in 2012 and 2014, and then followed by a quarterfinals position in 2018 and again a top 16 in 2019.[1]

In 2019, Da Silva competed at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Da Silva won the silver medal after losing to Oshae Jones in the final.[2]

In May 2021, Da Silva was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Myriam Da Silva Rondeau". www.olympic.ca/. Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  2. ^ Strong, Gregory (2 August 2019). "Canadian Myriam Da Silva loses in Pan Am boxing final". The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  3. ^ Barnes, Dan (27 May 2021). "Qualifying for Tokyo Olympics an unprecedented challenge because of COVID-19". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 4 June 2021.