Canada finished 13th in the total medals table, with eight gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze. And the triple gold medallist in swimming is the perfect representation, said Chantal Petitclerc, of Canada’s rebuilding team that reached its goal of a top-16 finish at the Rio Paralympics. “It’s such an honour,” said Rivard, who set two world records on the week, and also won a silver medal. Now you have to fight your way through every single game.” Japan had never won a wheelchair rugby medal. Canada’s women’s and men’s wheelchair basketball teams also missed the podium — the first time both teams have come up empty-handed in 28 years.

Source: thestar September 18, 2016 21:56 UTC