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Barbara St-Thomas

Multi-sport athlete

Biography

A high-level athlete and a woman of action, Barbara St-Thomas has made movement the common thread of her existence. Having taken on the challenge of becoming a mother at a very young age while maintaining an ultra-demanding professional career, she has forged extraordinary discipline and resilience over the years. Now in her forties and a grandmother, she proves daily that age is just a number. For Barbara, performance only truly matters if it serves to lift others; she thrives on both personal challenges and team spirit, convinced that true courage lies in consistency and heart.

Background

A true multi-sport athlete, Barbara’s background is impressively rich: a former handball player in France, she now excels in hockey, dek hockey, softball, and surfing. Her expertise also extends to functional training coaching, where she guides her community toward self-improvement. Having navigated several “battle scars” along the way, she has developed a deep attunement to her body and an intelligent approach to training. She advocates for the importance of surrounding oneself with qualified professionals to balance high intensity, competition, and long-term enjoyment.

Career Highlights

  • 2025 – HYROX Circuit – Canada – Consistent performance in doubles and relay formats

  • Handball Championships – France – High-level competitive athlete

  • Competitive Leagues – Quebec – Hockey, Dek Hockey, and Softball

  • Functional Coaching – Quebec – Mentorship and group training

 

Next Challenges

The year 2026 promises to be full of emotions and personal records for Barbara. Her calendar is marked by ambitious time goals, notably breaking the 1:11 mark in HYROX Mixed Doubles and returning to the podium in the Mixed Relay in Canada. The highlight of her season will be participating in the HYROX Grand Palais in Paris, where she will compete solo to proudly represent Canadian women in their 40s. Beyond the medals, her ultimate goal remains to inspire everyone, regardless of their background, to cultivate their own inner strength.