Aurelie Rivard Swims To 12th Career Paralympic Medal With Silver In S10 100m Freestyle

Aurélie Rivard Swims to 12th Career Paralympic Medal with Silver in S10 100m Freestyle

Aurélie Rivard Continues to Shine at Paralympics

Canadian swimmer Aurélie Rivard has added another medal to her impressive Paralympic collection, winning silver in the women's S10 100m freestyle at the Tokyo Games. The 25-year-old finished second in a time of 1:00.62, just behind Great Britain's Maisie Summers-Newton, who took gold in 1:00.39.

This is Rivard's 12th career Paralympic medal, and her fifth in the 100m freestyle. She also won gold in the event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Rivard has been a dominant force in the S10 classification for many years, and she is one of Canada's most successful Paralympians.

Rivard's Success Inspires Others

Rivard's success at the Paralympics is an inspiration to many people, including other athletes with disabilities. She shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it, and she is a role model for people all over the world.

In addition to her swimming career, Rivard is also a motivational speaker and advocate for people with disabilities. She is passionate about helping others to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Rivard's Future Goals

Rivard is not resting on her laurels after her success at the Tokyo Paralympics. She is already looking ahead to the 2024 Paris Paralympics, where she hopes to add to her medal collection.

Rivard is also working on a number of other projects, including a book about her life and a documentary about her journey to the Paralympics. She is also a spokesperson for a number of organizations that support people with disabilities.