Caileigh Filmer

Caileigh
Filmer

2023 National Team Athlete

  • ProgramWomen's Open
  • Club AffiliationUniversity of Victoria Rowing Club

General Facts

  • Date of BirthDecember 18, 1996
  • HometownVictoria, BC
  • Social Media

Career Info

  • Joined National Team2013
  • Club AffiliationUniversity of Victoria Rowing Club
  • Current CoachDane Lawson
  • First Rowed2010, Victoria City Rowing Club/Mount Douglas Secondary School
  • First CoachSarah Waterfield

Fun Facts

What I love about rowing

I love the endless challenges and new boundaries you are able to try and surpass. Also, the satisfaction gained from accomplishing something you once never thought was possible is addicting.

Favourite place to race

Lucerne, Switzerland

Hobbies

Currently a student at UVic, who is hopeful of someday finishing her BSc in combined Earth and Ocean Sciences and Physical Geography.

Inspirational quote

Make the impossible possible and always smile.


Achievements

Year Event Class Position
2023World ChampionshipsW2-18th
2021Olympic GamesW2-3rd
2019World ChampionshipsW8+4th
World ChampionshipsW2-3rd
2018World ChampionshipsW2-1st
World Cup IIIW2-2nd
World Cup IW2-1st
2017World U23 ChampionshipsBW8+1st
2016Olympic GamesW8+5th
World Cup IIW2-10th
World Cup IW2-7th
2015World U23 ChampionshipsBW4-
2014Youth Olympic GamesJW2-3rd
World U19 ChampionshipsJW2-2nd
2013World U19 ChampionshipsJW4-8th
Partners
  • Government of Canada
  • Canadian Olympic Team
  • Canadian Paralympic Committee
  • Own the Podium
  • Canadian Sport Institute
Sponsors
  • Concept 2
  • Filippi
  • Filippi Canada
  • RegattaCentral
  • Hudson Boat Works
  • Regatta Sport
  • Yamaha Power Equipment