By Canadian Press

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

Aug 27, 2024 | 8:14 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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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 27, 2024.

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