Alexandra Viney is an Australian Paralympic rower. She was a member of the PR3 Mix 4+ at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.[1][2]
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| Nationality | Australian | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 June 1992 | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Mercantile Rowing Club | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Personal
editViney was born on 10 June 1992.[3] She attended Launceston Grammar School. In December 2010, she survived a high-speed car accident caused by a drunk driver.[3][4] The accident resulted in her with long term impairments to her left elbow, forearm and hand. She has graduated with Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sports Nutrition) from Deakin University, and Master of Business (Sports Management).[5] Viney operates a small business.[6]
Viney is part of the LGBTQ+ community.[7]
Rowing
editViney was a promising young rower throughout her high school years at Launceston Grammar. In May 2018, it was suggested that she take up para rowing and in November 2018 sat in a boat for the first time.[3] In May 2019, she debuted for Australia at the Gavirate International Para Regatta placing second in the PR3 Mix 4+ and fourth place at her first 2019 World Rowing Championships.[3]
At the 2020 Summer Paralympics, Viney was a member of the PR3 Mix 4+ consisting of Tom Birtwhistle, James Talbot, Nikki Ayers and herself. Their cox was Renae Domaschenz. They qualified for the final after winning their Repechage with time of 7:06.98 but came fourth in the final and failed to win a medal.[8]
Viney with Alex Vuillermin won the silver medal in the PR3 W2- at the 2022 World Rowing Championships.[9] With Jessica Gallagher, James Talbot, Tom Birthwhistle and Teesaan Koo (cox) finished fourth in the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four.[10]
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she was a member of the PR3 mixed coxed four that included Susannah Lutze, Tom Birtwhistle, Tobiah Goffsassen and Hannah Cowap (cox). They finished fifth.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Para-Rowers Overcome Adversity To Secure Tokyo Berth". Paralympics Australia. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "'Trust In Ourselves': Paralympic Rowers Target Breakthrough Gold | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Alexandra Viney". Rowing Australia. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Clark, Nick (4 November 2014). "Nicholas Charles Pitt pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm". The Mercury. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Alexandra Viney". Paralympics Australia. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Schultz, Ken. "Out rower comes back from car accident to compete in Paralympics". OutSports. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Australian Paralympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Three Silver Medals for the Para Crews at the 2022 World Rowing Championships". Rowing Australia. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Silver and Bronze on the Penultimate Day of the 2022 World Rowing Championships". Rowing Australia. 25 September 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Undeniable And Unbeatable! Australians Create Rowing History | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
