Huot, the head of Canada's Paralympic team, said she has blossomed as a competitor. Rivard now has a career tally of 22 medals from competing in the Commonwealth Games, Parapan Am Games, World champions and two Paralympic Games. Rooting for her back homeWhile Rivard continues to make waves in international competitions, young swimmers in her hometown look up to her. Aurélie Rivard's success has inspired young swimmers in her hometown. "It's a really great opportunity to swim with her because she's really fast and makes me want to be fast like her too," Lajeunesse said.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2016 11:09 UTC