Maddison Pearman grew up with skateboarding parents. Meet Shawna and Myron Pearman, her mother, and her father.
Maddison Pearman is an Olympic Speed Skater. She represents the Candian national side at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Pearman is set to compete in the finals of the Women’s 1500m on February 7, 2022. Read on to know more about the Olympian.
Who Are Maddison Pearman Parents?
Maddison Pearman is born to Canadian parents; Shawna and Myron Pearman.
Her whole family has skated in fact, her father is a speed skating official, who has just started his new career.
Myron has also volunteered at the club level for many years and is a regular at the Calgary Olympic Oval.
In 2021, the Pearman family was recognized for their contribution to speeding skating in Canada.
They were honored with the prestigious Gagné Family Award. It is provided by the Canadian speed skating community.
Her mother Shawna has played softball and represented Canada for six years. She has won gold at the 1983 Pan American Games.
Pearman’s mother says: “Speed skating has been a central part of our family’s life for 21 years as athletes, coaches and officials.”
“Throughout this time, we have been blessed with lifelong memories and friendships. Speed skating is truly one big family that we are all grateful to be part of.”
Her mom also served as a meet coordinator for many events hosted in Red Deer. She has now transitioned to coaching and volunteering.
Meet Her Sisters In The Family
Maddison Pearman’s sisters are also professional athletes. Her two siblings are Tess and Brooke Pearman.
Tess has been playing volleyball for a very long time now. She currently plays for the Griffins of MacEwan University.
Similarly, her other sister Brooke is into Speed skating. She has previously raced in the 2010 Canadian Junior Championships.
At present, the athletic family of Maddison resides in Ponoka.
Maddison Pearman Age And Wikipedia
Maddison Pearman’s present age is 26 years old. She was born in the year 1996 and her birthday is on January 23.
According to astrology, she belongs to the Aquarius zodiac sign.
Maddison is currently a member of Canada’s NextGen team. She had started her career in 2020 at the Four Continents Championships.
Outside, skating she likes horse riding, making sourdough bread, helping out at the farm.
She is a student of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary and is also working as a front office clerk.