CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — It is an accomplishment to be a dual-sport athlete at a Canada Games, but to compete in two sports during the same week is almost ...
P.E.I.’s Ryan Dwyer competes on the pommel horse in gymnastics at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. on Feb. 20. - Larry Mathewson/2023 Canada GamesCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — It is an accomplishment to be a dual-sport athlete at a Canada Games, but to compete in two sports during the same week is almost unheard of.
“I always figure out a way to make it happen. My coaches have always been supportive, so that definitely helps out. My mom and dad always helped me make it happen.”Rather than pressure Dwyer into a decision, Canada Games coaches CJ Keliher and Luke Beck put the athlete first. P.E.I. forward and team captain Ryan Dwyer, 32, tracks the play during a game against the Northwest Territories in the 2023 Canada Winter Games. P.E.I. skated away with an 8-0 win in O’Leary. - Jason Simmonds/SaltWire NetworkA typical week for Dwyer begins with hockey practice on Monday. Dwyer goes straight from school on Tuesdays to gymnastics training and then right to hockey practice.
Beck said playing major U18 hockey is a huge demand. But to add on up to 15 hours a week of national-level gymnastics training, illustrates Dwyer’s work ethic and commitment. “For us, it was simply supporting our players in that decision. For us, we couldn’t think of a better captain and leader for our group than Ryan.”
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