PREVIEW: Final day of swimming competition in Tokyo
On the final day of competition in the pool Canada looks to add to their medal count, with eight swimmers in action.
Morgan Bird
Swim recap: From highest highs to tough results for Canada in pool
The Canadian swimming team had five para-athletes competing for podium spots Wednesday at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre. Three ended up making the finals in their respective events, with Aurelie Rivard taking her second gold medal.
PREVIEW: Tripp to swim first race at Tokyo, Roxon and Bird chase 2nd podium
On Tuesday there is a chance to increase the medal count with four promising swimmers, racing to qualify for the finals.
Canada wins swim bronze in 400m relay after U.S. and Great Britain disqualified
Canada’s efforts were rewarded with a bronze medal when the U.S. and Great Britain were disqualified from the Paralympic race for leaving their blocks before teammates touched the wall.
Morgan Bird and the women’s relay team leave Rio flying high
The young swimmers exceeded expectations, breaking the Canadian record in the 4×100 individual medley
Rivard and Huot lead strong Canadian swim team into Paralympics
22 athletes named on Sunday night from the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre