Paralympic wake-up call: Disqualifications result in shock bronze medal for Canadian swimmers - News Summed Up

Paralympic wake-up call: Disqualifications result in shock bronze medal for Canadian swimmers


A bronze medal for Canada at the Paralympics briefly hung in the balance of controversy at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The latter country protested the race but the decision was upheld, resulting in Canada being awarded third place and the bronze medal — its 11th of the Games. (Oliver Walters/CBC)Canada gets bronze in Para triathlonWhile it didn't happen overnight in Canada, it's impossible not to mention Stefan Daniel's incredible bronze medal race in the men's PTS5 Para triathlon. WATCH | Canada's Stefan Daniel on his bronze medal accomplishment:Stefan Daniel reflects after his bronze medal performance 1:49 Stefan Daniel of Calgary says that he's really proud of his effort and hopes that it inspires Canadians. While one of the five players can be sighted — the goalie — Para football is played solely by the visually impaired.


Source: CBC News August 29, 2021 12:04 UTC



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