Canadian swimmer Aurelie Rivard earns Paralympic silver medal
By The Canadian Press on September 1, 2024.
PARIS – Canadian swimmer Aurelie Rivard has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 28-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., was second in the women’s 100-metre freestyle to Emeline Pierre of France. Rivard claimed the 12th Paralympic medal of her career and her second in Paris. She was a bronze medallist in the 50-metre freestyle on opening night at the pool. Rivard will also race the 400-metre freestyle in Paris. She was born with an underdeveloped left hand. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 1, 2024. 8-7
