Day 7: Fourth podium for Lakatos at Tokyo Paralympic Games
Brent Lakatos earned his fourth silver medal of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games Thursday, racing to second place in the men’s T53 800-metre final in a time of 1:35.32. The five-time Paralympian is now the proud owner of 11 Paralympic medals overall.
“It’s been a lot of silver and I really wanted to bring home a gold. I really wanted to have our anthem played. I’m sure that, in a couple days, it will feel absolutely great,” said Lakatos. “I’ve got the marathon to focus on, so I’m going to think about that over the next couple of days and just try to come out and do my best in the marathon.”
DAY 7 CANADIAN RESULTS
| ATHLETE | SEX | EVENT | ROUND | RESULT |
| Brent Lakatos | M | T53 800m | Heats | 1:42.29 1st |
| M | T53 800m | Final | 1:36.32 SILVER | |
| Jessica Frotten | W | T53 400m | Heats | 59.98 Advanced to final |
| W | T53 400m | Final | 1:01.16 8th | |
| Marissa Papaconstantinou | W | T64 100m | Heats | 13.22 – SB 2nd |
COMPLETE PARA ATHLETICS RESULTS
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TV, livestreaming and video content: Throughout the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Canada’s Paralympians will be showcased across Canada like never before, with hours of TV and livestream coverage of the Games across the Canadian Paralympic Media Consortium.
Tune in to CBC, Radio-Canada, AMI and Sportsnet to watch the Games on TV, or watch Para athletics via livestream and on-demand via the following platforms:
- Paralympic.ca/Tokyo-2020
- cbc.ca/tokyo2020
- Radio-Canada.ca/jeux-paralympiques
- CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices
- CBC Gem streaming service
- Radio-Canada Sports app
The Canadian Paralympic Committee will also premiere two digital shows a day on Facebook and Twitter featuring live competition and top highlights from the day
A LOOK AHEAD…
Every race, jump or throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games just might turn out to be ‘the highlight of the Games’. Don’t miss a moment of the action.
Here’s a look at Team Canada’s schedule for Day 8 (Sept. 3):
| MORNING SESSION | ||||
| TIME | SEX | EVENT | ROUND | ATHLETE |
| 9:35 JST 20:35 EDT – Sept. 2 | W | T47 Long jump | Final | Amy Watt |
| 10:38 JST 21:38 EDT – Sept. 2 | M | T47 400m | Heats | Thomas Normandeau |
| 11:29 JST 22:29 EDT – Sept. 2 | M | T34 800m | Heats | Austin Smeenk |
| 12:10 JST 23:10 EDT – Sept. 2 | X | Universal 4x100m relay | Heats | |
| EVENING SESSION | ||||
| TIME | SEX | EVENT | ROUND | ATHLETE |
| 19:14 JST 6:14 EDT | W | T64 100m | Final | Marissa Papaconstantinou |
| 21:17 JST 8:17 EDT | X | Universal 4x100m relay | Final |
STAY CONNECTED DURING
THE GAMES
With so many ways to follow the Games at your fingertips, we created a list of our favourites:
Athletics Canada
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Team Canada
International Paralympic Committee
MEDIA INFO
Throughout the Games, Riley Denver will serve as the Canadian Para athletics media attaché. Should you wish to arrange an interview, or need more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Riley.
Media attaché
Riley Denver: Riley.Denver@athletics.ca
Canadian Paralympic Committee PR Lead
Nicole Watts: nwatts@paralympic.ca
Note: Flash quotes, photos and additional resources will be available via the Canadian Paralympic Committee website.
Looking for more information on Team Canada, including the daily Para athletics schedule, all-time Paralympic Games medallists, fun facts and more? Visit the Athletics Canada Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games info hub.
Updated bios of each Tokyo Paralympian can also be found here.