Cody Hay
A Canadian pair skater who seized a national title with his partner, then built a second act as a coach by her side.
Born 1983 (age 43)·Canadian pair skater·Birthday: July 28·Millennials
Biography
Cody Hay emerged from the competitive Canadian figure skating scene, forging a powerful partnership with Anabelle Langlois. Their athletic style and connection culminated in a career-defining moment in 2008 when they captured the Canadian national championship, a pinnacle in a country with a deep skating tradition. After retiring from competition, Hay didn't leave the ice; he transitioned seamlessly into coaching, often working in tandem with Langlois. This shift from champion athlete to mentor allowed him to impart the lessons of partnership and precision to a new generation of skaters, ensuring his impact on the sport extended far beyond his own performances.
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.
Cody was born in 1983, 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 Cody Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Cody's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Canadian national championship in pair skating with partner Anabelle Langlois in 2008.
- Competed internationally representing Canada during his skating career.
- Successfully transitioned to a career as a professional figure skating coach after retirement.
Did You Know?
He and his skating partner, Anabelle Langlois, are now both coaches, often working together.
His national title win came in a highly competitive era for Canadian pair skating.
“Trust is the foundation; you must commit to the lift without hesitation.”
