Delaney Aikens

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Delaney Aikens
Date of birth2000 (age 2324) [1]
Place of birth Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Height1.625 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
University University of British Columbia [2]
Rugby union career
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021-present Northern Loonies ()
National sevens team(s)
YearsTeamComps
2019-present Canada
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima Team competition
Summer Youth Olympics
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Buenos Aires Team competition

Delaney Aikens is a Canadian rugby sevens player. She won a gold medal at the 2019 Pan American Games as a member of the Canada women's national rugby sevens team.

Aikens has been part of the Premier Rugby Sevens Northern Loonies team, winning the women's championship in 2021 and 2023. [3] Aikens also won Championship MVP in 2021. [4]

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References

  1. "Delaney Aikens profile". Canadian Olympic Committee . Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  2. "2019 Women's Rugby Sevens Roster". University of British Columbia . Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  3. News, Americas Rugby (2021-10-10). "Premier Rugby Sevens crowns inaugural champions". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 2023-09-03.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "Sports This Week: Saskatchewan's Aikens shines in new 7s rugby league". SaskToday.ca. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2023-09-03.