N.B. Representation at Paralympic Games

Paralympic Games: A History of New Brunswick Representation

New Brunswick has a proud history of representation at the Paralympic Games, dating back to the inaugural Games in Rome in 1960.

Since then, New Brunswick athletes have competed in a variety of sports, including athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby.

New Brunswick's most successful Paralympian is swimmer Benoit Huot, who has won 20 Paralympic medals, including 10 gold medals.

N.B. Athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games

Three New Brunswick athletes competed at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: Benoit Huot (swimming), Keira-Lyn Frie (wheelchair basketball), and Patrick Anderson (wheelchair rugby).

Huot won two bronze medals in the 400-meter freestyle and 200-meter individual medley.

Frie helped Canada win the silver medal in wheelchair basketball and Anderson helped Canada win the bronze medal in wheelchair rugby.

The Future of N.B. Paralympic Representation

The future of New Brunswick's Paralympic representation is bright.

There are a number of young athletes who are emerging as potential stars, including swimmer Emma McCabe and wheelchair basketball player Cindy Ouellette.

With continued support from the community, New Brunswick athletes are poised to continue to achieve great things at the Paralympic Games.

Conclusion

New Brunswick has a long and proud history of Paralympic representation, and the province's athletes are poised to continue to achieve great things at future Games.