[1] Wasteneys is a former cross-country skier, who was discovered as a natural fit for rowing in 2017 as part of the RBC Training Ground program, where she was named regional champion.

[3] Wasteneys' mother Heather Clarke competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the women's coxed four event, while her aunt Christine Clarke competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the eights boat.

[1][4] Later in 2018, Wasteneys helped the senior women's eights boat to a silver at the World Cup III Regatta in Lucerne Switzerland.

[1] In June 2021, Wasteneys was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team in the women's eights boat.

[5][6] At the Olympics, the boat won the gold medal, Canada's first in the event since 1992.