Canadian roundup: Brian McKeever becomes Canada's most decorated Winter Paralympian

Brian McKeever became Canada's most decorated Winter Paralympian with his record 14th medal on Monday in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

The 38-year-old of Canmore, Alta., raced to his third straight Paralympic title in the men's cross-country 20-kilometre visually impaired freestyle event in a time of 46 minutes 02.4 seconds alongside his guide Graham Nishikawa. It was also McKeever's 11th Paralympic gold medal.

McKeever surpassed para alpine skier Lana Spreeman, who won 13 medals in her five Paralympic appearances. 

Earlier this week, McKeever led the Canadian contingent as the flag-bearer for the opening ceremony in his fifth Games.

He'll look to improve on his medal total on Wednesday in the 1.5 km sprint.

Canada's Emily Young and Natalie Wilkie finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the women's 15 km standing free. Young, from North Vancouver, finished with a time of 51:51.4, while Wilkie of Salmon Arm, B.C., clocked in at 52:12.9.

Hockey dominance continues

Canada guaranteed top spot in Group A with an 8-0 win over Norway. The team posted 35 goals in group play while not allowing a single one.

Canada clinches semifinal spot in romp over Norway

7 years ago

Duration 0:41

Billy Bridges and Rob Armstrong scored two goals apiece, as Canada thumped Norway 8-0 to clinch a playoff spot in para ice hockey

The Canadians play in the semifinals on Wednesday at 11 p.m. ET against the second-place team from Group B.

Canadian curlers suffer 2 losses

In a battle of undefeated wheelchair curling teams, Canada's rally from an early 4-1 deficit against South Korea fell short. The three-time defending Paralympic champions ultimately suffered a 7-5 loss. The struggles continued in the second match as Great Britain, on the heels of several early steals, trounced Canada 8-1.  

The Canadians will look to get back on track with games against China (8:35 p.m. ET) and the U.S. (6:35 a.m. ET on Tuesday).

South Korea hands Canada their first curling loss of Paralympics

7 years ago

Duration 1:47

Jaegoen Cha ran Canada out of stones with a double take out in the 8th end, handing South Korea the 7-5 win

Snowboarders shut out of podium

It was a difficult day on the course for Canada's seven para snowboarders, who were unable to medal in snowboard cross.

Calgary's Michelle Salt was the top Canadian, finishing fourth in the women's LL1 event. Sandrine Hamel lost in her LL2 quarter-final.

Michelle Salt just misses para snowboard podium

7 years ago

Duration 2:05

Calgary's Michelle Salt was the top Canadian para snowboarder, finishing fourth in the women's LL1 event after losing to French bronze-medallist Cecile Hernandez in the small final.

On the men's side, John Leslie (LL2) and Curt Minard (UL) both reached the quarters, but lost in their respective runs. Earlier, Minard bested fellow Canadian Andrew Genge in the 1/8 finals. Alex Massie and Colton Liddle both lost in their LL2 1/8 finals.