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.
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It’s not all about the winning
The Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team might not be leaving Rio with a medal, but they have gained some very important things from the tournament.
With gold in her sights, all Erica Scarff needs is a little time
A unique athlete who has developed quicker than most, Erica Scarff has no shortage of support to get her on the podium in 2020.
Rio 2016, or how Brazilians stopped worrying and loved the Paralympic Games
The Rio Paralympics are coming to a close. So the authors talked to Brazilians to find out what they thought of the Games and their impact.
Gauthier hoping to inspire young Canadians to take up her paddle
Canada’s Christine Gauthier, paracanoe legend, places fourth in Rio after a storied career on the water. Looking forward, she hopes to inspire young Canadians to come forward and participate in her sport, which has been added to the Paralympics for the first time.
Roxon posts career best time, advances to medal race
Katarina Roxon, a three-time Paralympian, posted a new career best time in the S8 women’s 100m breaststroke.
Canada’s Sam Ryan taking in Rio experience
Saskatoon’s Sam Ryan has been doing her best to take in the full Paralympic Experience in her first games.
Winning isn’t enough for champion swimmer
Canada’s Aurélie Rivard wins gold, but had hoped to break the world record – her own – along with it.
Canada’s basketball podium dreams shattered
Despite gaining the support of the Brazilian fans, Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team had their medal dreams shattered in Rio on Tuesday, following a 78-60 loss at the hands of the Netherlands. However, the team’s veterans will still have several positives to take away from the experience.
Michelle Stilwell golden yet again
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Michelle Stilwell raced her way to another Paralympic medal on Saturday, winning gold in her first-ever appearance in the women’s 400m-T52 final. Stilwell, established a new Paralympic record with a…