Career
Maxwell started skating at the age of nine. She made her senior international debut at the 2005 European Championships. At the 2005 World Championships, she placed 29th. At the 2005 Karl Schafer Memorial, Maxwell won the bronze medal and qualified to compete at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Maxwell was the only member of the Luxembourg Olympic team at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. As such, she was the flag bearer for her country. Maxwell retired from competition after the 2005–2006 season, but returned in the 2009–2010 season.
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