Alanna Goldie
A Canadian foil fencer who battled her way to the Olympic stage, representing a new wave of athleticism in the sport.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Canadian fencer·Birthday: April 17·Millennials
Biography
Alanna Goldie took up fencing as a child in Calgary, channeling her energy into the precise, explosive demands of the foil. Her rise was marked by steady progression through national ranks and onto the World Cup circuit, where her aggressive style and tactical adaptability began to turn heads. The pinnacle came with qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympics, a validation of years of training and a milestone for Canadian fencing. On the strips of the Carioca Arena, she faced the world's best, gaining invaluable experience that fueled her subsequent campaigns. Beyond individual pursuit, Goldie has been a reliable member of Canadian team squads, contributing to top-eight finishes at World Championships and helping to elevate the program's international standing.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alanna was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alanna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Alanna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Competed as an Olympic fencer for Canada at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
- Achieved a top-16 individual result at the 2015 Pan American Games.
- Helped the Canadian women's foil team secure a 7th place finish at the 2019 World Fencing Championships.
Did You Know?
She began fencing at the age of nine at the Calgary Fencing Centre.
Goldie studied and competed for the Ohio State University Buckeyes fencing team in the NCAA.
She is a certified yoga instructor, which she incorporates into her training regimen.
“The piste is a chessboard, and every touch is a checkmate.”
