Qualifying isn’t done, but Canada expects to send a full team of more than 50 athletes to the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympics. Here are five standouts to watch:LIAM HICKEY: The 18-year-old from St. John’s is on track to achieve the rare feat of competing in both a summer and winter Games. BRIAN McKEEVER: The 37-year-old from Canmore, Alta., made history in 2010 when he was named to both the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams. He’s raced at four Paralympics — winning 13 medals, including 10 gold — and remains the top visually-impaired cross-country skier. She was a wrestler and triathlete before switching to nordic skiing after suffering severe nerve damage in her right arm.

Source: thestar March 08, 2017 22:09 UTC