Canadians to watch on Monday at the Rio Paralympics

lundi 12 septembre 2016

With one week left at the Rio Paralympics, Canada's athletes are poised for more success. For a complete schedule of today's events, click here.

Here are some of the top Canadians to watch on Monday:

Can Rivard score a Paralympic hat trick?

Aurélie Rivard already owns two medals from the Rio Paralympics, and will look to add a third Monday in the women's 100-metre butterfly S10. Her heat takes place at 9:51 a.m. ET with the finals scheduled for 5:43 p.m. ET.

Pam LeJean's medal shot

LeJean competes in the women's shot put F53 final at 9:02 a.m. ET. 

Wheelchair basketball looking to rebound

After losing their first game of the Rio Games, Canada's women's team hopes to bounce back against hosts Brazil at 10:45 a.m. ET.

In the men's tournament, an already-eliminated Canadian squad will try to end their tournament on a positive note when the team takes on Turkey at 6:30 p.m. ET

Josh Cassidy's visual experience

When the Paralympian from Port Elgin, Ont., competes in the 1500 T54 heats at 6:04 p.m. ET, be sure to tune in if only to see his stunning wheels and helmet.

Josh Cassidy Artistic Wheels

There's something different about Josh Cassidy's racing wheelchair. Can you see it? (Matthew Murnaghan/Canadian Paralympic Committee)


 

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Canadians to watch on Monday at the Rio Paralympics

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