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Creative director Thomas Jolly has some lofty goals for Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, when the heart of Paris will once again become the stage for a stunning artistic display. CBC | Sports News
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Canadian swimming star Aurèlie Rivard aims to rediscover world-class form in 400m free at Paralympics
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., native Aurèlie Rivard, a 10-time Paralympic medallist, believes the main theory for her recent struggles in the 400 free is that she expects so much of herself in this one race that any misstep now causes even greater questioning of herself. CBC | Sports News
Read More »20 years after she won 6 gold medals in Athens, Chantal Petitclerc continues to champion Paralympics
A rift with Athletics Canada 20 years ago proved to be the start of a lifetime of social action for Paralympic multi-gold medallist Chantal Petitclerc. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Under sea and over land, Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning exceptional journey
Two weeks after French star swimmer Leon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is now on its Paralympic counterpart. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Italian sprinter to become 1st transgender woman to compete at Paralympics
Valentina Petrillo is about to finally realize her dream, but not at the Olympics. In two weeks, she is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics when she runs the 200 and 400 metres in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris. CBC | Sports News
Read More »From fencing in a small-town Sask. church to Paris: Ryan Rousell’s journey to the 2024 Paralympics
Ryan Rousell fell in love with fencing at a young age growing up in Asquith, Sask. Now the 27-year-old is heading to his second Paralympics, where he hopes to bring home a medal in wheelchair fencing. CBC | Sports News
Read More »How to connect to the Paralympics
Never miss a moment of the Summer Games in Paris with full coverage from CBC’s extensive Paralympics team. CBC | Sports News
Read More »A pair of Canadian athlete-engineers is using technology to their advantage at the Paralympics
In able-bodied sprinting, an athlete’s sole focus is on his or her body, with the goal of obtaining peak fitness for the biggest races. But wheelchair racing introduces a whole other element – the wheelchair itself. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Refugee athletes deliver ‘message of perseverance’ as they seek medals at Paris Paralympics
Athletes on the Refugee Paralympic Team are looking to send a message of hope as they strive for the podium at the 2024 Paralympic Games that begin in Paris next week. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Paris organizers aim to emulate success of London 2012 as ‘normalcy’ returns to Paralympics
It’s been more than a decade since the last Summer Paralympics went off without major controversy. You’d have to go back to London 2012 for the last time the Paralympics could proceed unbothered. And what a Paralympics it was, according to those who attended. Now Paris readies to take centre stage. CBC | Sports News
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