Athletics and swimming, inclusive sports at Canada Games

At the Canada Games, Saint-Jean de Newfoundland, athletics and swimming give equal place to valid athletes and athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities. Despite their differences, all these young athletes share a common determination.

At the age of 25, Tyler Robinson Participates in his third Canada Games. The swimmer from Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve says he is proud to competition at this high level in his hometown. I feel inflated to blockhe said.

Jade Harvey, from Quebec, says that she loves her experience, even if the competitions are sometimes difficult. I like Newfoundland! And swim fastshe says.

In the first week of competitions, the paranageress Veronica MacLellanfrom Prince Edward Island, won two bronze medals: at 400 meters freestyle and 100 meters back. It is a magnificent experience. I’m so happy to be hereshe expresses, while welcoming the work of her coach.

The 14 -year -old athlete from Charlottetown is the first island swimmer to win two medals in the history of Canada Games, all categories combined. His paranaturing medals count in the classification of his province, in the same way as other sports. It is for her a feeling of pride.

Veronica MacLellan suffers from a paralysis ofErb At the right shoulder level, which mainly affects the amplitude of its movements.

Her assistant trainer, Edie Rogersis also physiotherapist.

I think being physiotherapist […] really gives me the advantage of understanding the body [de Veronica]she underlines. I know what movements are safe and which are not, what to encourage and what to avoid, which allows me to better understand how to train it correctly.

The results of Veronica MacLellan Also give a dose of energy to his teammates and to the rest of the delegation of the Prince Edward Island. When we see what she is capable of doing, it gives dreams to othersnoted Edie Rogers.

According to the report of François the Blanc