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Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Education and wheelchair ball never stop for Canada’s Goncin

Working hard to achieve his dreams both on and off the court, Nik Goncin...

An ounce of self-assurance has created a pound of confidence in Routliffe

Tess Routliffe has learned that taking a step back and focusing on her happiness...
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Leroux secures spot in Tokyo with silver at world para- swim

LONDON - On Saturday at the London Aquatics Centre, James Leroux set an Americas...

Turbide claims Canada’s 2nd medal at World Para Swim

LONDON — Nicolas-Guy Turbide's goal here was to climb the only podium still...

Wheelchair Rugby continues to draw electric crowds

Canada and Australia men’s wheelchair rugby teams faced of in the battle of the unbeaten on Friday in Rio.

Cyclist navigates a bumpy road on her way to Rio

Meet Marie-Eve Croteau, quite possibly the most unlucky Paralympian in the world. When asked if she was always an unlucky person, she simply nodded and said, “Yes.”

Changing of the guard coming for Canada

Change is on the way for the Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team following a disappointing 11th place finish in Rio. After making the final in the last four Paralympics, Canada produced an uncharacteristic 1-5 mark, following a 70-51 win over the lowly Algerians on Wednesday.

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.

2012 Paralympic gold medalist turns near death experience into career resurrection

Following a near death experience, Canadian Cyclist Robbi Weldon arrives in Rio as strong as ever. The 2012 Paralympic gold-medalist believes she has regained her form from four years ago and is ready to contend for another medal.

For Canadian Pierre Mainville, fencing means the world but family means more

Canadian fencing star Pierre Mainville left his mark in his final Paralympic performance and...

Lakatos is a good bet for Rio gold

Brent Lakatos taps into his competitive drive for an attempt at his first Paralympic gold.

A Tripp to remember

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Rising Canadian swim star Abi Tripp was stunned by...

Alexander Elliot is seeking his first-ever Paralympic nomination

UPDATE: Elliott qualified for the Paralympics at the trials in April and will represent...

Canadian Paralympian continues her swim to success

UPDATE: Roxon will represent Canada at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio this September.  TORONTO –...

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