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By Ed Klajman
TORONTO – After a bronze on Tuesday, it’s now two medals and counting for swimmer Camille Berubé at the Parapan Am Games.
The Gatineau resident followed up a silver in the 100-metre backstroke Saturday with a third-place finish in the 200m individual medley.
Berubé swims in the S8 class. She has an impairment in both legs after being diagnosed with cancer when she was born.
“I can’t be more proud because it’s a personal best time for me tonight so I’m very happy for that. I was ready for this race. I was excited a lot,” said the 20-year-old, who clocked in at 3:07.36, behind American Mallory Weggemann (3:02.14) and Canadian teammate Tess Routliffe (3:07.23).
The hardware collection for Berubé could continue to grow as she still has the 100m freestyle Thursday, followed by the 4X100 medley relay Friday.
When asked if she expects another medal in her next race, the University of Ottawa student flashed a big smile and said “Sure, but I will just focus on another best time.”
She added that her overall experience at the competition has been “amazing,” and whets her appetite to see what she can achieve at next year’s Paralympics in Brazil.
“This is one my first big competitions so, yes, it’s exciting to see what I can do (next year),” she said.
Silver for Adam Dukovich
Ottawan Adam Dukovich won a silver medal Tuesday in boccia – a sport similar to lawn bowls, but played indoors, in which the para-athletes have to propel six balls as close as possible to a large white target.
Dukovich, who has cerebral palsy and competes in the BC2 category for competitors with limited arm and hand function, is a two-time Paralympian. She won the singles title four years ago in Mexico and was hoping to defend his title.
“It’s such an honour to win silver on home turf, a little disappointing not to have the opportunity to hear the Canadian anthem, but what an experience to be competing with so many friends and family in the stands,” said the 32-year-old. “I’m proud of my performance – and impressed with that of my opponents. The gold medal round in particular – he didn’t miss a shot. I gave it my all, it may not have been enough, (but) I think I showed I can perform on a high level.”
Jason Dunkerley gets his gold
Also on Tuesday, Jason Dunkerley was officially confirmed as the gold medalist in the 5,000 metres of the visually impaired (T11) category in track and field. On Monday, he finished second, but the Brazilian who won the race was later disqualified. An appeal was rejected and Dunkerley was at the top of the podium for his medal ceremony on Tuesday afternoon.
“When you race there is always a possibility of disqualification and winning that way,” he said. “It does have a little bit of a different feeling. I’m obviously very proud to win gold, but I think it’s not the way we would have wanted to win it.”
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TORONTO – After a bronze on Tuesday, it’s now two medals and counting for swimmer Camille Berubé at the Parapan Am Games.
The Gatineau resident followed up a silver in the 100-metre backstroke Saturday with a third-place finish in the 200m individual medley.
Berubé swims in the S8 class. She has an impairment in both legs after being diagnosed with cancer when she was born.
“I can’t be more proud because it’s a personal best time for me tonight so I’m very happy for that. I was ready for this race. I was excited a lot,” said the 20-year-old, who clocked in at 3:07.36, behind American Mallory Weggemann (3:02.14) and Canadian teammate Tess Routliffe (3:07.23).
The hardware collection for Berubé could continue to grow as she still has the 100m freestyle Thursday, followed by the 4X100 medley relay Friday.
When asked if she expects another medal in her next race, the University of Ottawa student flashed a big smile and said “Sure, but I will just focus on another best time.”
She added that her overall experience at the competition has been “amazing,” and whets her appetite to see what she can achieve at next year’s Paralympics in Brazil.
“This is one my first big competitions so, yes, it’s exciting to see what I can do (next year),” she said.
Silver for Adam Dukovich
Ottawan Adam Dukovich won a silver medal Tuesday in boccia – a sport similar to lawn bowls, but played indoors, in which the para-athletes have to propel six balls as close as possible to a large white target.
Dukovich, who has cerebral palsy and competes in the BC2 category for competitors with limited arm and hand function, is a two-time Paralympian. She won the singles title four years ago in Mexico and was hoping to defend his title.
“It’s such an honour to win silver on home turf, a little disappointing not to have the opportunity to hear the Canadian anthem, but what an experience to be competing with so many friends and family in the stands,” said the 32-year-old. “I’m proud of my performance – and impressed with that of my opponents. The gold medal round in particular – he didn’t miss a shot. I gave it my all, it may not have been enough, (but) I think I showed I can perform on a high level.”
Jason Dunkerley gets his gold
Also on Tuesday, Jason Dunkerley was officially confirmed as the gold medalist in the 5,000 metres of the visually impaired (T11) category in track and field. On Monday, he finished second, but the Brazilian who won the race was later disqualified. An appeal was rejected and Dunkerley was at the top of the podium for his medal ceremony on Tuesday afternoon.
“When you race there is always a possibility of disqualification and winning that way,” he said. “It does have a little bit of a different feeling. I’m obviously very proud to win gold, but I think it’s not the way we would have wanted to win it.”
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