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PyeongChang 2018: A record-breaking Winter Games for Canadian Paralympic Team


PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, March 18, 2018 /CNW/ - With Para nordic skier Mark Arendz representing the Canadian Paralympic Team as flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony, Canada officially concluded a record-breaking nine days of competition with 28 medals won at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. This is Canada's greatest number of podium finishes at a Paralympic Winter Games in history. In the standings, Canada finished second in medal count behind the United States who won 36 medals, including 13 gold.

MEDAL CHART:

 

Gold ? 8

Silver ? 4

Bronze ? 16

TOTAL ? 28

 

With 28 total medals, Canada has crushed its previous best Paralympic Winter Games, 19 medals won at Vancouver 2010. The goal entering competition at PyeongChang had been to improve upon the 16 medals won four years ago in Sochi. The Vancouver Games still marks the most gold medals won by Canada with 10.

"We are so proud of all of our athletes, coaches, and support staff here in PyeongChang," said Todd Nicholson, Chef de Mission for the Canadian Paralympic Team. "This has been a superb Paralympic Games for the Canadian Paralympic Team. Not only did we meet our goal of exceeding 16 medals won at Sochi 2014, we absolutely smashed right through it. It has been a phenomenal nine days of Paralympic action. There is a lot of hard work behind-the-scenes that goes into those performances and they are so well-deserved. Congratulations to our entire team; it has been such a joy to watch everyone compete."

"The hard work, dedication and commitment of every member of the team contributed to Canada's most successful Paralympic Winter Games," said Mark Arendz, six-time medallist in PyeongChang and Canada's flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony. "Whether athlete, coach, staff, or official, everyone showcased their commitment to the task and pride for the Canadian flag in what they did to help achieve this historic Games."

Click here for the complete list of medals won by Canada in PyeongChang.

Click here for the complete list of athletes on the Canadian Paralympic Team.

"All of our Paralympians have distinguished themselves during these Games and we are very pleased with the results," said Marc-André Fabien, President, Canadian Paralympic Committee. "All Canadians should be extremely proud of these incredible performances. We acknowledge the great work from our national sport organizations, the coaches, and the support staff whom have invested in our athletes for these Games. Through record-breaking viewership on all platforms, Canadians proved they want to witness Paralympic sport and they are eager to support our athletes by tuning in. We would like to thank our media partners and sponsors for supporting our media consortium efforts."

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The Canadian Paralympic Team will be arriving back home on March 19 and 20 and CIBC Welcome Home Celebrations are planned at the airports in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto to greet the athletes as they return back home to Canada. Click here for more details.

MEDIA RESOURCES

About the Canadian Paralympic Team in PyeongChang: Canada was represented by 55 athletes competing in all five sports at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, and captured a record-breaking 28 medals from March 9-18. #greatnessisrare

About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca

For athlete inquiries, please contact the media attachés:
Media Attachés by Sport

 

SOURCE Canadian Paralympic Committee (Sponsorships)


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