Articles by Andrew Bottomley


Big losses lead to big gains

Canadian para-cyclist Ross Wilson used the same mindset to lose more than 100 pounds as he did to succeed in the Paralympic Games.

Five years ago, Wilson walked into the doctor’s office weighing almost 300 pounds and suffering from a neurological disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth-Disease. In the last week, he won two silver medals at the Paralympics.


When two racers become one

In a symbol of international friendship, two racers crossed the finish line hand-in-hand, even though each of their racing suits sported a different country’s colour.

Allison Jones from the U.S. and Alyda Norbruis of Netherlands finished fourth and fifth in the women’s road race C1-2-3 on Friday.



Canadian Andre Viger’s influence still inspires Paralympians

Success breeding success is an ever-important aspect to sport across all levels, and two Canadian Paralympians are currently reaping the benefits of their influential predecessor.

Wheelchair racers Diane Roy and Brent Lakatos both looked up to, and had the luxury to work with, Andre Viger, one of the country’s greats.



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Two for one in Paralympics triathlon

In the final results for the women’s PT5 triathlon, Christine Robbins’ name is slotted alone at number 10, but she didn’t race alone – none of the competitors did.

Robbins, who has a visual impairment, swam, cycled, and ran next to her guide Sasha Boulton.