By Canadian Press

Canadian swimmer Aurelie Rivard earns Paralympic silver medal

Sep 1, 2024 | 10:15 AM

PARIS — Canadian swimmer Aurelie Rivard has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

The 28-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., was second in the women’s 100-metre freestyle to Emeline Pierre of France.

Rivard claimed the 12th Paralympic medal of her career and her second in Paris.

She was a bronze medallist in the 50-metre freestyle on opening night at the pool.

Rivard will also race the 400-metre freestyle in Paris.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 1, 2024.

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Aurelie Rivard competes in the women’s 50m Freestyle S10 Final at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France on August 29, 2024. The 28-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., was second in the women’s 100-metre freestyle to Emeline Pierre of France. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE, Angela Burger

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