Braydon Holmyard: ‘I saw inspiration’
Being surrounded by world-class talent and the hardest-working athletes in the world was a surreal experience. Everywhere I looked, I saw inspiration.
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Jamie Johnstone: ‘the wonders of human triumph’
The first time I met Tristen Chernove was a few moments after the biggest race of his life, and he had just won his first ever Paralympic gold medal.
Keegan Matheson: ‘I’ll remember a Boccia match’
My experience at the Rio Paralympics taught me the value of personal relationships and humility when covering sports.
Holly McNeill: on becoming ‘better’
Aurelie Rivard won gold and set a world record early in our coverage of the Paralympics and whether I knew it or not it was something I had always dreamed of seeing live. I not only got to see the race, I was able to watch the medal ceremony and the amazing moment that followed.
Kyle Morrison: living ‘my dream’
I experienced many firsts in my journalism career at the Rio Paralympics, but my most memorable moment will be what may be a last.
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In our final episode, we take a look at Canada’s bronze medal match against Japan in wheelchair rugby, Brent Lakatos’ shot at his fourth medal of the games, if Canada can keep up the success in the pool, and the memorable closing ceremonies.
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Today, Canada loses a tight game in Wheelchair Rugby, Michelle Stilwell captures her second Gold on the track and we joined in studio with ex-Paralympic swimmer Andrew Haley.
Canada’s Tess Routliffe enjoys final race at Rio Games
At her first Paralympics, Tess Routliffe is enjoying the experience and reflects on what she accomplished in Rio.
Canadian Paralympic displays courage following first-lap crash
Tristen Chernove, Canada’s top Paralympic cyclist, put on quite the gutsy performance in Rio on Friday. He turned a near catastrophic 15th place finish into a career defining moment in the men’s C1-2-3 road race. He displayed the kind of heart most would expect out of a Paralympic champion, by prevailing and finishing the race after a first lap crash.
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