By Canadian Press

Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie wins second Paralympic gold

Sep 6, 2024 | 1:53 PM

PARIS — Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie has won his second gold medal at the Paralympic Games.

The 35-year-old from Victoria won the men’s T51 100 metres at Stade de France in a Paralympic-record time of 19.63 seconds.

Fournie also won the 200 metres Tuesday.

Fournie’s gold medal was the Canadian team’s fourth at the track and seventh medal overall.

Fournier earned a silver medal in the 100 metres at this year’s world championship in Kobe, Japan.

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He began wheelchair racing a few years ago after switching from wheelchair rugby.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 6, 2024.

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