Chantal Petitclerc

Canadian wheelchair racer and senator

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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