Tag: Paralympics

Canada’s best athletes promise sizzling summer in 2019

Source: Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press, December 20, 2018  ‘Year 3 of any Olympic or Paralympic quad is always essential’ The summer of 2015 was jam-packed with thrilling Canadian sports performances. Sprinter Andre De Grasse was becoming a household name, racing to two victories at the Pan American Games in Toronto. High jumper Derek Drouin was… Continue reading Canada’s best athletes promise sizzling summer in 2019

Brian McKeever named Canada’s flag-bearer for Paralympics opening ceremony

Source: Devin Heroux, CBC Sports, March 8, 2018  Cross-country skier owns 13 Winter Games medals, including bronze in biathlon, and is 1 away from record Thirteen-time Paralympic medallist Brian McKeever has been named Canada’s flag-bearer for Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “It’s always an honour to represent Canada, and to do it… Continue reading Brian McKeever named Canada’s flag-bearer for Paralympics opening ceremony

Canada's wheelchair rugby team misses the Paralympic podium

By CBC Sports, September 18, 2016  Japan takes bronze as Canadians suffer 3rd-straight loss Canada’s wheelchair rugby team finished off the Paralympic podium for the first time since the 2000 Sydney Games after losing the bronze-medal match to Japan by a score of 52-50. It was the Canadians third loss in as many days, as… Continue reading Canada's wheelchair rugby team misses the Paralympic podium

4 Paralympians ran the 1500m race faster than anyone at the Rio Olympics

By Nicole Bogart, September 13, 2016  Four Paralympians made international headlines this week after finishing the men’s 1,500-metre track race faster than any athletes at the Rio Olympics. Algeria’s Abdellatif Baka won the gold medal, setting a world record time of three minutes and 48.29 seconds. Ethiopian athlete Tamiru Demisse took silver with a time of three… Continue reading 4 Paralympians ran the 1500m race faster than anyone at the Rio Olympics

Kindergarten dream comes true for Paralympic rookie

By Ciaran Breen, SBC Sports, September 12, 2016  Samantha Ryan set new Canadian record on Monday RIO DE JANEIRO — Swimmer Samantha Ryan always steps on the blocks with her right foot first. A comforting ritual in sync with the behaviour of many elite athletes who will do anything to perform at their best. However, Ryan… Continue reading Kindergarten dream comes true for Paralympic rookie

Saskatchewan referee in Rio officiating sitting volleyball at Paralympic Games

By CBC News, September 11, 2016  Louise Ashcroft became involved in officiating in 2005 Behind all the athletes, the celebrations and the heartbreaks, Regina’s Louise Ashcroft is in Rio as an official at the Paralympic Games. After taking in the beautiful and colourful opening ceremonies, Ashcroft has been busy on the courts officiating women’s sitting… Continue reading Saskatchewan referee in Rio officiating sitting volleyball at Paralympic Games

When to watch Saskatchewan athletes at Paralympics

By CBC News, September 8, 2016  Saskatoon and Regina well represented at Paralympic Games With the opening ceremonies in the books, the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio are officially underway. Over the course of the next 10 days Saskatchewan has a lot to cheer for with eight athletes representing the province on Team Canada. Read… Continue reading When to watch Saskatchewan athletes at Paralympics

Saskatchewan's Janz Stein turns tragic accident into Paralympic dream

For any athlete, the road to the top of their sport is a difficult one. But for Regina’s Janz Stein, it’s been an exceptional challenge filled with tragedy, as well as new hope. Stein used to be a mixed martial arts fighter. But in 2011, he shattered his left leg in a dirt bike accident. Two… Continue reading Saskatchewan's Janz Stein turns tragic accident into Paralympic dream