By Canadian Press

Hoops player Anderson, swimmer Roxon named Canada’s Paralympic flag-bearers in Paris

Aug 27, 2024 | 7:14 AM

PARIS — Basketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon have been named Canada’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Anderson of Fergus, Ont., will compete in his sixth Paralympic Games.

The 45-year-old is considered one of the best wheelchair basketball players of all time. Anderson led Canada to three gold medals and a silver in previous appearances.

Roxon will be the first Canadian woman to compete in five Paralympic Games in swimming.

The 31-year-old from Corner Brook, N.L. was born with her left arm missing below her elbow. Roxon won a gold medal in breaststroke in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio.

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The opening ceremonies are Wednesday in downtown Paris. Canada’s team of 126 athletes will compete in 18 sports.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 27, 2024.

The Canadian Press