Montreal, January 22, 2020 — The Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) and the Georges St-Pierre Foundation (GSP) recognized the efforts of seven student-athletes this Wednesday. Gathered at the dojo of the Quebec National Sports Institute, at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, each of them received a scholarship of $2,000 $ from Georges St-Pierre in addition to being able to exchange a few combat moves and holds on the mat with the world champion himself.
– Georges St-Pierre
– Claude Chagnon, President of the Foundation of Excellence Athlete
Five academic excellence scholarships were awarded to student-athletes with an average academic performance of 80 % and above. Two scholarships for academic and athletic success were also granted, promoting the balance of studies and high-level sports.
12 years old (June 21, 2007) – Varennes
Academic Excellence 2000 $
Gold medalist in the all-around and rings, as well as silver medalist on the pommel horse and parallel bars at the Eastern Canada Championships in the Elite 3 category.
Gold medalist in the all-around, parallel bars, and horizontal bar, silver medalist in the pommel horse and rings, and bronze medalist in the vault at the Quebec Championships in the elite 3 category
Studies in 1st year secondary in the sports-studies program at Collège Français in Longueuil and maintained an academic average of 89 % in the first term
Albert executes the movements in his programs well and displays beautiful lines in them. He wants to perfect his confidence, to be less cautious, and his physical abilities. A spot in the top 10 at the next Elite Canada competition and good performances at the 2023 Canada Games are in his sights in the short and long term. With a love for math, drawing, and automobiles, the gymnast would like to become an architect or an automotive engineer.
15 years old (August 21, 2004) - Rosemère
Academic Excellence 2000 $
Silver medalist at the North American Cup in Kansas City in the cadet category, with 189 participants
7th at the North American Cup in Milwaukee in the cadet category, which brought together 261 participants
Studied in 4th secondary in the elite sports program at Académie Ste-Thérèse and maintained an academic average of 90 % in the first term
Olivier has excellent technique and a very complete game despite his young age. He is rigorous in both training and competition, and wishes to improve his stress management and his control of space/time in his technique. He aims for the final four at the Junior Pan American Championships and the Round of 16 at the Junior World Championships in the cadet category. The sabreur, who one day wishes to rank among the top 16 in the world, should continue his studies in the world of finance.
14 years old (January 1, 2006) – Clermont
Academic Excellence 2000 $
Gold medalist at the Canadian Junior Championships in the under-47kg juvenile category
9th at the Cadets, Juniors, and U21 Pan American Championships in the U14 category, over 47 kg
Studying in 1st year of secondary school, in the volleyball concentration, at École du Plateau and maintained an academic average of 91 % in the first term
Lucia is always calm before a competition and her punches set her apart from her rivals. She is currently focusing on the accuracy of her strikes and working on her mental preparation. She wants to represent Canada again at the Pan American and World Championships, and then continue her journey to the senior World Championships and the Olympic Games. The karateka is not yet decided on her post-career plans, but she imagines herself as an airplane pilot or a coach.
18 years old (August 7, 2001) - Quebec
Academic Excellence 2000 $
Gold medalist at the Canadian Championships in the over 73kg category in her first year as a senior.
5th at the Croatian Open in the under 73 kg category
Studied Natural Sciences at Cégep de Sainte-Foy and maintained an academic average of 90 % in his first two semesters
Yasmine's reach gives her an advantage defensively, while her body punches and her double head-body strikes with her lead leg allow her to shine offensively. Stress management and the accuracy of her head strikes are areas she is currently working on. The Canadian title is her goal in the coming months, while an Olympic experience in Paris in 2024 is a long-term aspiration. Fascinated by the human body, she wants to study medicine.
16 years old (January 29, 2003) - Marieville
Support for academic and athletic achievement 2000 $
Gold medalist at the Canadian U17 and U19 Championships in the U17 category
Gold medalist at the Ontario Cup in the U17 category
Studying in 4th year of secondary school at Paul-Germain-Ostiguy School.
Possessing great physical strength, Mathis uses a wide variety of techniques in his fights. He plans to dedicate more time to his mental preparation in order to improve his self-confidence. Winning the Canadian Championships and standing on the podium at the Pan American Championships are his next goals. Aspiring to the Olympic Games, the wrestler doesn't yet have a precise idea of his future career, but traveling the world is another dream of his.
17 years old (September 11, 2002) – Lévis (Saint-Jean-Chrysostome)
Support for academic and athletic achievement 2000 $
2019 Canadian Championships gold medalist in the junior category
2018 Canadian Championships gold medalist in the juvenile category
Studies in Natural Sciences at Cégep Garneau
Esteban is very agile, fast, and explosive. His fight vision and cardiovascular abilities give him an advantage over his rivals. During training, he pays particular attention to his close-combat exchanges. The boxer aspires to the national crown and a podium finish at the Junior World Championships. He dreams of being the world number one in his category and would like to work in the sports field as a physical trainer, phytotherapist, or coach.
15 years old (June 27, 2004) - Alma
Academic Excellence 2000 $
Bronze medalist at the Junior Pan American Cup in Montreal in the under-48 kg category
Gold medalist at the Quebec and Ontario Opens in the 18 and under category.
Studies in 4th year of secondary school in the sports-studies program at Pavillon Wilbrod-Dufour and maintained an academic average of 82 % in 3rd year of secondary school
Very disciplined and not easily stressed, Mathilde uses a variety of techniques that work well. She pays particular attention to increasing her cardiovascular capacity and works on her technique to earn her black belt. She wants to win the gold medal again at the Canadian Championships and continue her learning at international competitions. Driven by the Olympic dream, the judoka wants to study physiotherapy, optometry, or animal medicine.
The Foundation (gspofficial.com/fr/lintimidation-et-la-jeunesse-de-gsp) is financially supported by Mr. Georges St-Pierre as well as his many sponsors. All funds raised by the Foundation are redistributed to the best organizations and programs dedicated to the prevention of bullying and the promotion of sports and the pursuit of studies among young people.
