Canada Achieves Record Wins at Paralympics

Canada celebrated a historic day at the Paralympics, achieving its strongest single-day performance with four podium finishes, including two golds and two silvers, bringing their total medal count to 17. Notably, swimmer Nicholas Bennett became the first Canadian man to win multiple gold medals at a single Games since 2004, securing victories in both the 200-metre individual medley and the 100 breaststroke. Meanwhile, Colorado Springs athletes Hailey Danz and Allysa Seely excelled in the women's paratriathlon, with Danz winning gold and Seely taking bronze, marking their third Paralympic medal achievements. Azerbaijan's parataekwondo team also shone, earning one gold and one bronze medal, with Imameddin Khalilov making history as the first Azerbaijani to win gold in parataekwondo at the Summer Paralympics. The athletes returned home to warm receptions, highlighting their triumphs on the international stage. These events underscore the growing recognition and achievements of athletes with disabilities worldwide.