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'Racing against myself': Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris hungry for more after retaining Paralympic title

Danielle Dorris is the best to ever do it in the women’s 50-metre butterfly S7 event, and her successful title defence at the Paris Paralympics was yet further confirmation that she is in a league of her own.

Paralympians shine in City of Light: a look back at unforgettable moments from Paris 2024

The 17th Summer Paralympic Games in Paris showcased the monumental power of Para sport and the awe-inspiring athleticism of its competitors, giving us a wealth of unforgettable highlights, inspiring displays and tear-jerking triumphs.

Olympic moments that made us laugh, cry, and cheer at Paris 2024

While the stadiums, fields, courts and pools now sit quiet across Paris, the greatness displayed in the City of Light this summer will reverberate long after the last team flight takes off. Each Games has its share of unforgettable moments, triumphs and heartbreaks. Here's a look at some of the lasting memories from Paris 2024.

Canada's Pemble, Hayward making mark as Para track cyclists just a few years into the sport

You never know where life will take you. Just ask Alexandre Hayward and Mel Pemble, who are racing toward the Paralympics as track cyclists just a few years after transitioning from completely different sports.

Canada falls to Norway in final at wheelchair curling worlds as title drought continues

Canada's wheelchair curling team fell just short of its first world title since 2013 with a loss to Norway in the final on Friday. Led by skip and lead Mark Ideson, the experienced Canadian team took home silver for the second straight year following the 6-2 defeat in Gangneung, South Korea.

Maltais, Blondin, Weidemann claim team pursuit silver at speed skating worlds in Calgary

Canada continued its strong showing at the World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships on Friday, collecting three more medals on Calgary's Olympic Oval.

Canadian trailblazers Sarah Nurse, Saroya Tinker reflect on experiences of being Black women in hockey

Canadian hockey trailblazers Sarah Nurse and Saroya Tinker recently sat down with CBC Sports for a one-on-one conversation about what it means to be a Black woman in the sport, and how they are mentoring young girls following in their footsteps.
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Canada's Olympic breaking hopefuls excited for sport's Pan Am Games debut

The sport of breaking is entering uncharted territory. Set to make its Pan American Games debut this week in Santiago, Chile, breaking, also known as breakdancing, will takes its place alongside fellow Olympic sports at a major Games for the first time.

Canada falls to U.S. in gold-medal game at Para Ice Hockey Women's World Challenge

The Canadian women's Para hockey team took home silver at the Women's World Challenge for the second straight year after a 2-0 loss to the United States in Sunday's final.

Canada's women's Para hockey team to face U.S. for gold at World Challenge after dominant win

Canada's women's Para hockey team advanced to the final at the Women's World Challenge for the second straight year with a dominant 9-0 win over Great Britain on Saturday in Green Bay, Wisc.