September 18, 2016
Rio 2016: Strong showing for Team Canada at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Canadian Paralympic Committee – Sept. 18, 2016 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Triple gold medallist swimmer Aurélie Rivard led Team Canada in to the Opening Ceremony at Maracanã Stadium tonight in Rio. The 20-year-old from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu set two world records en route to winning three gold medals and a silver here in Rio.
Canada finishes these Games with 29 medals (eight gold, 10 silver, 11 bronze) to rank 14th among nations in the total medal count, surpassing the team’s performance goal of top 16.
“On behalf of Team Canada, I’d like to thank Brazil and Rio 2016 for hosting such fantastic Games,” said Chef de Mission Chantal Petitclerc. “The stands were full, volunteers were friendly and we felt welcome and supported at all times.
“I’ve also been very impressed by the excellence and professionalism of Team Canada coaches and support staff, which ensured that our Canadian athletes could focus on delivering world-class performances.
“And to all our athletes – congratulations and well done. Many achieved lifetime bests, others fought hard and fell short of their goals, and I admire them all. The bar is continuously being raised in Paralympic sport and the depth of field continues to increase with every Games. Team Canada’s athletes are outstanding role models for all Canadians and I am proud of all 162 of them.
“Thank you also to all the friends and family, government and sport partners, and corporate sponsors and suppliers, as well as media partners who have supported Team Canada every step of the way. None of this would be possible without you.”
FUN FACTS:
– Four Canadian medallists are under age 20: Liam Stanley (athletics), Tess Routliffe (swimming), Nicholas-Guy Turbide (swimming) and Stefan Daniel (triathlon).
– The cycling team had its best Paralympics ever, with nine medals. Tristen Chernove emerged as a new star with three medals – gold, silver and bronze.
– Sprint stars Michelle Stilwell and Brent Lakatos were multiple medalists in wheelchair racing. Stilwell won two golds and Lakatos won gold, silver and two bronze.
– Two sailing crews are coming home with medals, a silver for the 2-person keelboat (SKUD18) and a bronze for the 3-person keelboat (Sonar).
– Canada won its first-ever Paralympic medal ever in rowing, a bronze.
– Canada medalled in one of the two new Paralympic sports: a silver in triathlon by Stefan Daniel.
– Five-time Paralympic swimmer Benoit Huot won his 20th Paralympic medal, a bronze.
– Swimmer Katarina Roxon of Newfoundland and Labrador won gold in her third Paralympic Games, her first Paralympic medal.
– Canadian athletes were supported onsite by more than 350 friends and family.
– Back home, the team had unprecedented coverage with more than 200 hours on television and 1,000 hours online.
LIST OF MEDALLISTS
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GOLD MEDALS
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Athletics
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100m T53
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Brent Lakatos
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400m T52
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Michelle Stilwell
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100m
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Michelle Stilwell
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Cycling
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C2 – Time Trial
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Tristen Chernove
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Swimming
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100m Breaststroke SB8
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Katarina Roxon
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100m Freestyle S10
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Aurélie Rivard
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400m Freestyle S10
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Aurélie Rivard
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50m Freestyle S10
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Aurélie Rivard
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SILVER MEDALS
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Swimming
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200m Individual Medley SM10
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Aurélie Rivard
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Swimming
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200m Individual Medley SM7
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Tess Routliffe
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Triathlon
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PT4
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Stefan Daniel
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Athletics
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Javelin Throw F44
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Alister McQueen
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Cycling
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C1 – 3km Pursuit
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Ross Wilson
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Cycling
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C1 – Time Trial
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Ross Wilson
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Athletics
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1500m T37
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Liam Stanley
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Athletics
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400m T53
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Brent Lakatos
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Cycling
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C2 – 3km Pursuit
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Tristen Chernove
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Sailing
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2-person keelboat (SKUD18)
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John McRoberts, Jackie Gay
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BRONZE MEDALS
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Athletics
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800m T53
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Brent Lakatos
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4 x 400m Relay
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Brent Lakatos, Curtis Thom, Tristan Smyth, Alexandre Dupont
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Cycling
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C1-3 – 1000m Time Trial
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Tristen Chernove
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C3 – Time Trial
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Michael Sametz
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H3 – Road Race
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Charles Moreau
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H3 – Time Trial
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Charles Moreau
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T1-2 – Time Trial
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Shelley Gautier
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Rowing
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Legs, Trunk & Arms Coxed Four
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Meghan Montgomery, Victoria Nolan, Andrew Todd, Curtis Haliday, Kristen Kit
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Sailing
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3-person keelboat (Sonar)
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Paul Tingley, Scott Lutes, Logan Campbell
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Swimming
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400m Freestyle S10
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Benoit Huot
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100m Backstroke
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Nicolas-Guy Turbide
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ABOUT TEAM CANADA IN RIO: Canada has a team of 162 athletes competing in 19 sports at the Paralympic Games, Sept. 7 to 18. For more information visit: http://paralympic.ca/team-canada-rio-2016
CIBC will be inviting the public to celebrate Team Canada’s athletes at local Welcome Home events across Canada in seven communities this week:
Sept 22: Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Calgary
Sept 23: Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal
For more information: Diana.Spremo@cibc.com
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: www.paralympic.ca
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For more information, please contact:
Alison Korn
Senior Manager, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Rio cell: +55 (21) 99033-0131
Email: akorn@paralympic.ca
Martin Richard
Executive Director, Communications and Marketing
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Rio cell: + 55 (21) 99031-7843
Email: mrichard@paralympic.ca
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