Chantal Petitclerc
Canadian wheelchair racer and senator
Born
December 15th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Achieved significant success as a wheelchair racer, obtaining numerous medals at the Paralympic Games. Won 21 medals, including 14 golds, across four Paralympic appearances from 2000 to 2008. Served as a senator in Canada, contributing to various policy discussions and advocating for disability rights. Established the Petitclerc Foundation to support young athletes with disabilities.
Won 14 gold medals at the Paralympics
Served as a senator in Canada
Founded the Petitclerc Foundation
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