Dennis Thiessen

The Sochi 2014 Paralympics will be Dennis Thiessen’s first Games and it’s a dream come true for him. It was only after a two year tryout process that Dennis was named to Canada’s wheelchair curling team in 2012. In 2013, Thiessen was an integral part of Canada taking home gold in the World Wheelchair Curling Championships. Dennis sites Cindy Klassen as someone he uses as inspiration when...Read more
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Wheelchair Curling

The 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympic Games are set to begin on March 7. Since wheelchair curling made its Paralympic debut in Torino in 2006, Canada has been the only country to stand atop the podium as Paralympic gold medalists. The 2014 Sochi Games represent another opportunity for the Canadian wheelchair curling team to continue its dominance and cement Canada as the world’s greatest curling...Read more
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Dennis Thiessen - Wheelchair Curling

The Sochi 2014 Paralympics will be Dennis Thiessen’s first Games and it’s a dream come true for him. It was only after a two year tryout process that Dennis was named to Canada’s wheelchair curling team in 2012. In 2013, Thiessen was an integral part of Canada taking home gold in the World Wheelchair Curling Championships. Dennis sites Cindy Klassen as someone he uses as inspiration when...Read more
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Wheelchair Curling

The 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympic Games are set to begin on March 7. Since wheelchair curling made its Paralympic debut in Torino in 2006, Canada has been the only country to stand atop the podium as Paralympic gold medalists. The 2014 Sochi Games represent another opportunity for the Canadian wheelchair curling team to continue its dominance and cement Canada as the world’s greatest curling...Read more
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Sonja Gaudet

Competing in the sport since its induction to the Winter Paralympics in Torino 2006, Sonja Gaudet has become the world’s most decorated wheelchair curler. Sonja is a two time gold medal Paralympian and is a three time World Wheelchair Curling Champion. When not found at the rink, Sonja likes to dedicate her time to addressing issues of accessibility in her community and works to create...Read more
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