Canadian swimmer Aurélie Rivard wins bronze medal to kick off Paris Paralympics

29.08.2024 - 20:10 cbc.ca

Canada's Aurélie Rivard started her Paris Paralympics on the podium. The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., swimmer won bronze in the women's S10 50-metre freestyle on Thursday at La Defense Arena in her first event of the Games.

It marks Rivard's 11th career podium appearance at the Paralympics, tying her with wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos for most among Canadians in Paris. "I kind of blacked out there.

It went by so quickly. I am a little disappointed by the time, but I can't really be disappointed about the result," Rivard said. "It was a great experience, the other two girls gave amazing performances.

I have no control over them, and I am just happy to be able to step on the podium for the 11th time." WATCH | Rivard wins 50 freestyle bronze: China's Yi Shen won gold with a time of 27.10 seconds, breaking the world record of 27.37 Rivard set at the 2016 Paralympics.

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