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Alexandre Despatie (French: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ depati]; born June 8, 1985) is a Canadian diver and broadcaster from Laval, Quebec. He was the world champion at the 1 and 3 m springboards from 2005 to 2007 and is the first, and so far only, diver to have been world champion in all three individual categories (1, 3 and 10 m platform). [1]
Apr 7, 2021 · Alexandre Despatie has won almost everything on the international diving scene. A Commonwealth Games champion at only 13 years of age and a two-time Olympic runner-up, he is the most decorated Canadian male diver in history.
Sep 18, 2011 · Alexandre Despatie is the most successful male diver in Canadian history, his career highlighted by a pair of Olympic silver medals. Despatie broke onto the international scene when he was just 13 years old, capturing gold in the 10m platform at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Jul 27, 2022 · Canadian diver Alex Despatie was the youngest participant at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games. (The Canadian Press) Alex: When I was nine, 10 years old, I was like: I want...
Jun 8, 2021 · Alexandre Despatie - Biographie. I was born on June 8, 2021 in Montreal. and I live with my parents in Laval-sur-le-Lac. My entire family enjoys sports. For us, sports are more than a hobby, they are a way of life. My mom, Christiane, is a golf instructor at the Club de golf de Fabreville.
Aug 7, 2012 · Alexandre Despatie is one of Canada's most-accomplished athletes in diving, and is a three-time world champion and two-time Olympic medalist. Despatie has been diving since he was five years old. He has said that perseverance, determination, and perfectionism are three of his best qualities.
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Jul 29, 2016 · Ahead of the Rio Olympics, Canadian diving legend Alexandre Despatie reflects on his four Summer Games and the lessons from his lengthy career.
