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Riley Melanson (born May 19, 1999) is a Canadian kayaker. [1]
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Riley Melanson (born May 19, 1999) is a Canadian kayaker. [1]
In September 2023, was named to Canada's 2023 Pan American Games team. [2] At the 2023 Pan American Games, Melanson won silver as part of the Women's K-4 500 metres event. [3] In June 2024, Melanson was named to Canada's Olympic team. [4] [5]
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