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Raphaëlle Tousignant has spent her life beating the odds, first as a survivor of childhood bone cancer and later as a trailblazing Para hockey player. CBC | Sports News
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Confident and united: Canada leveraging experience in pursuit of Para ice hockey gold in Milano-Cortina
In recent Paralympic history, the U.S. has dominated, winning the past four finals. Canada’s last Paralympic gold came in 2006. Despite the two-decade period since its last Paralympic gold, Canada’s ambition remains unshaken. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Roaring crowd of 8,992 sets Para hockey attendance record at U.S.-Italy game in Milan
The opening Para ice hockey match at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games set an attendance record for the sport at a major tournament. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian Para alpine star Mollie Jepsen to miss rest of Milano-Cortina Games with knee injury
Mollie Jepsen’s Paralympics have come to an early end due to a knee injury. The Canadian Paralympic Committee and Alpine Canada announced that the West Vancouver, B.C., native will not compete in the four events remaining on her schedule. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian Para nordic skier Arendz wins silver, snowboarder Turner awarded bronze at Milano-Cortina
Canadian Para nordic skiing legend Mark Arendz won silver in the men’s standing individual biathlon event at Milano-Cortina on Sunday for his 13th career Paralympic medal. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘Adapt and destroy’: Canadian Para snowboarder Tyler Turner hardwired to push boundaries
Canadian Para snowboarder Tyler Turner enters Milano-Cortina with a target on his back as the reigning champion and gold-medal favourite, but he is uniquely equipped to handle the pressure and stay focused on his main goal: to have fun. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Para alpine skier Eriksson, guide Smith earn silver for Canada’s 1st medal of Milano-Cortina Paralympics
Para alpine skier Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith took silver in the men’s visually impaired downhill competition for Canada’s first medal of the Milano-Cortina Paralympics on Saturday in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. CBC | Sports News
Read More »6 events in 9 days: Canadian Para nordic skier Hudak not letting lingering injury slow her down in Italy
After over a decade on the world stage, Canadian Para nordic skier Brittany Hudak is taking on one of her biggest challenges yet. Set to begin a marathon stretch of six events in nine days at the Paralympics in Italy, Hudak is facing a relentless schedule while still managing the longest injury of her career. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Wide-eyed rookie to world-class: Para nordic star Wilkie ready for next step as Paralympics beckon
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Read More »Para nordic star Wilkie, hockey captain McGregor named Canada’s flag-bearers for Paralympics opening ceremony
Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie will be Canada’s Paralympic flag-bearers for the Milano-Cortina opening ceremony on March 6, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Friday morning. CBC | Sports News
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