/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Airport Arrival: Canadian Paralympic Athletes touching down at Vancouver International Airport/ Français
Gold Medalist Michelle Stilwell and Silver Medalist Nathan Stein to arrive with Teammates on Air Canada Flight #AC855
VANCOUVER, Sept. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - A wave of Canadian Paralympic Athletes competing in London for the 2012 Paralympic Games will return to Canada on September 10th, 2012. Media are invited to join Canadians in welcoming them home at Vancouver's International Airport.
WHO: London 2012 Canadian Paralympic Athletes
WHAT: Airport Arrival, Media and Photo opportunity
WHEN: Monday, September 10, 2012 - 11:55 PST
WHERE: Vancouver International Airport - Flight# AC855
WHY: Great opportunity to celebrate Canada's success at the London Paralympic Games
| Athlete Name | Hometown | Sport | |
| Braedon DOLFO | Langley, BC | Athletics | |
| Dustin WALSH | Colquitlam, BC | Athletics | |
| Dylan WILLIAMSON | Langley, BC | Athletics | |
| Nathan DEWITT | Surrey, BC | Athletics | |
| Michelle STILWELL -Gold | Nanoose Bay, BC | Athletics | |
| Dalia MYKOLAITIENE | Vancouver, BC | Boccia | |
| Josh VANDER VIES - bronze | Sarnia, ON | Boccia | |
| Monica MARTINO | Vancouver, BC | Boccia | |
| Paul GAUTHIER | Vancouver, BC | Boccia | |
| Ashley GOWANLOCK | Vancouver, BC | Equestrian | |
| Lauren BARWICK | Aldergrove, BC | Equestrian | |
| Ahmad ZEIVIDAVI | Vancouver, BC | Goalball | |
| Ashlie ANDREWS | Marathon, ON | Goalball | |
| Brendan GAULIN | Vancouver, BC | Goalball | |
| Doug RIPLEY | Powell River, BC | Goalball | |
| John MCROBERTS | Victoria, BC | Sailing | |
| Stacie LOUTTIT | Great Falls, Montana | Sailing | |
| Tony THERIAULT | Nanaimo, BC | Sailing | |
| Christos TRIFONIDIS | Vancouver, BC | Shooting | |
| Doug BLESSIN | Tri-City Area, BC | Shooting | |
| Brian HILL | Duncan, BC | Swimming | |
| Brianna NELSON | Calgary, BC | Swimming | |
| David PATTERSON | Vancouver, BC | Swimming | |
| Donovan TILDESLEY | Vancouver, BC | Swimming | |
| Jana MURPHY | Victoria, BC | Swimming | |
| Nathan STEIN - silver | Maple Ridge, BC | Swimming | |
| Sarah MEHAIN | Vernon, BC | Swimming | |
| Elisha WILLIAMS | Prince George, BC | Wheelchair Basketball | |
| Janet Margaret MCLACHLAN | West Vancouver, BC | Wheelchair Basketball | |
| Richard PETER | Vancouver, BC | Wheelchair Basketball | |
| Fabien LAVOIE | Québec, QC | Wheelchair Rugby | |
| Ian CHAN | Richmond, BC | Wheelchair Rugby | |
| Travis MURAO | Richmond, BC | Wheelchair Rugby | |
| Trevor HIRSCHFIELD | Vancouver, BC | Wheelchair Rugby |
Note to Media: Interview opportunities will take place in the International Arrivals area.
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations.
Follow Your Team:
www.paralympic.ca/london2012
www.facebook.com/CDNParalympics
www.twitter.com/CDNParalympics #London2012 #GoCanadaGo
www.youtube.com/CDNParalympics
SOURCE: CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (CPC)
For more information, please contact:
Kimberley McLachlan
Senior Coordinator, Athlete & Media Relations
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Cell: 613-883-1477
[email protected]
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