Marie-Ève Marleau
2011 RBC Olympian
Sport: Diving — 10 Metre Tower
Hometown: Laval, QC
Current Residence: Montreal, QC
Career Highlights:
7th — Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games, 10m individual
Gold Medal and two Silver Medals — 2008 FINA World Series, 10m synchro |
with Émilie Heymans
Silver Medal — 2008 FINA World Cup, 10m synchro with Émilie Heymans
2007 Canadian Champion, 10m individual
Marie-Ève’s Bio:
Marie-Ève of Montreal has had a wonderful athletic career. She started out as a high-level
gymnast, and after 10 years in the sport decided to cross over to diving. This proved to be a
successful move as she has accomplished many of her sporting goals, including competing
at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games. Marie-Ève is currently retired and has recently
completed her degree in Business Marketing.
Athletic Goal:
I am now retired from my sport.
Favourite Olympic/Sporting Moment:
The Beijing Olympic Games was an incredible experience all
round, but a few moments left greater marks than others.
Remembering the Opening Ceremony still sends shivers up
my spine. When we entered the Olympic stadium with the
Canadian Team and the entire crowd of more than 90,000 was
standing and cheering us on … there was a 10-second silence
where all the athletes realized they were living the dream of
a lifetime. My two days of competition were also extremely
emotional. I overcame a huge setback to be able to finish the
way I wanted, and I’m very proud of that. Thinking back on it
now, I wouldn’t have done it differently.
Best Advice You’ve Ever Received:
Somebody once told me that for every success, there are
five failures. This piece of advice often gave me the courage
to persevere when I was going through a rough patch. Now,
stepping back, I strongly believe in this affirmation, and I apply
it to many other areas of my life.
Photo: F. Scott Grant
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Being an RBC Athlete Means…
To me, being an RBC Olympian is a point of great pride. I view
this as an opportunity to extend my career as an athlete, while
branching out in a different direction. I have the chance to
share my personal experiences and learn new skills, with the
support of an incredible team. RBC has always been highly
involved in sports, and it is my privilege to now be a part of
this organization.