Rio Olympic & Paralympic Games 2016 – a Showcase of Firsts!

Rio 2016 is just around the corner, and the athletes have begun arriving and checking out their new home away from home. For 22 days in August ( Olympics ) and 12 days in September ( Paralympics ) feats of strength, speed, agility and endurance will be on display on the Rio landscape as athletes from around the world come to show off their best. With over 10,000 athletes from more than 200...Read more
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Michelle Salt

Michelle Salt will be making her Paralympic debut for Team Canada when she competes in the 2014 Sochi Games. Since losing her right leg above the knee, Michelle has been driven to turn her passion for snowboarding into a Paralympic medal. Following her accident, Michelle was visited by sledge hockey player Greg Westlake who gave her guidance on how to get involved in Paralympic competition. Salt...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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Braydon Luscombe

Braydon Luscombe is the current Canadian men’s giant slalom champion in para-alpine. At the IPC World Cup finals held in Sochi last season Braydon placed a promising fifth in the slalom; this has been a great boost for his competitive confidence heading into the Sochi Paralympics. Braydon has great respect for the Mount Washington program for helping to change his perspective on his impairment,...Read more
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