The 20 -year -old, who lives with an intellectual disabilities, was all feverish when he arrived in Saint John’s on Friday evening, said Michel Tremblay, his coach for the games. “He was there in 2022 in Niagara Falls. It was his first participation. He told me that he remembered the opening ceremony of this edition, with flags and other athletes. It’s good memories for him. “
Lucas Landry, in 2022, in Niagara, had won a bronze medal in the 50m free style. He could very well find himself on the podium in Saint John’s also, assured his guide for the duration of the competition. “Lucas is one of the fastest swimmers in Quebec in its category. He competes with both para-nesting and special Olympics. Johan Rivallain, his daily coach, does a hell of a job with him. He is definitely one of the favorites here to games. Anything can happen, but we expect a very good performance on his part, “said Tremblay.
At 20, the Jonquiérois swimmer arrives at games with experience and a lot of energy to give. “He is in his prime If we can say so. He will be eligible, in four years, to participate in his third games if he qualifies, but for the moment, the whole focus is on the 2025 edition of the competition. He is in good posture to surpass himself and to compete with the other swimmers who will be by his side, ”added the man who is responsible for the athlete at the provincial level.
In action on Monday
Even if the action begins on Sunday in Saint John’s, it will be necessary to wait until Monday to see Lucas Landry Nager. “Like all athletes in his category, he will participate in five events in the games of games. There will be the 50m and the 100m free style. Then will come the 50m and the 100m to the back. Then there will also be the 50m in the breaststroke, “explained Michel Tremblay.
Free style is the one that should benefit the regional representative. “It is really in this niche that he stands out. He is among the best in Canada in free style. He trained on Saturday morning. He seems ready, ”said his provincial coach.
Lucas Landry and Michel Tremblay have a good bond of trust. They have known each other and have been rubbing shoulders for three years now. The quality of the link with the athlete is essential for those who evolve in special Olympics. “It is really a privileged link that we have with the athletes. I must underline it again, it is really his coach Yohan Rivallain who must receive the credit for the excellence of Lucas. Me, basically, during the competition, I am only his eyes, his hands, but especially his heart, ”concluded the guide of the para-singer Jonquiérois.