Aurelie Rivard is chasing herself.
Canada's most decorated para swimmer the last decade heads into her fourth Paralympic Games owning world records in three events. Canadian Para-Swimmer Aurelie Rivard poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Thursday, Feb 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdoreyCanada's most decorated para swimmer the last decade heads into her fourth Paralympic Games owning world records in three events.
"If I can be as close as possible to my world records or break them, then technically the medals should follow."Canada's team of 126 athletes will compete in 18 sports, supported by 117 coaches and national sports organization support staff. Rivard, who has an underdeveloped left hand, will also race the 100 backstroke in Paris. She's the defending champ in the 400 and 100 freestyle.
Canadians claimed eight swimming medals at each of the past two Paralympic Games, including three gold, three silver and two bronze in Tokyo three years ago. Katarina Roxon of Kippens, N.L., will be the first woman to compete in swimming in five Paralympic Games in Paris. The 2016 champion in women's SB8 100 breaststroke is missing her left arm below her elbow.
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