Canadian swimmer Aurelie Rivard has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

The 28-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., was second in the women’s 100-metre freestyle to Emeline Pierre of France.

Rivard claimed the 12th Paralympic medal of her career and her second in Paris.

She was a bronze medallist in the 50-metre freestyle on opening night at the pool.

Rivard will also race the 400-metre freestyle in Paris.

She was born with an underdeveloped left hand.

Canadian swimmer Aurelie Rivard has once again proven her prowess in the pool by winning a silver medal at the Paralympic Games. Rivard, who has been a dominant force in para swimming for several years, put on a stellar performance in the women’s 100m freestyle S10 event to secure her spot on the podium.

Rivard, who was born with an incomplete right hand, has never let her disability hold her back. She has worked tirelessly to become one of the top para swimmers in the world, and her hard work and dedication have paid off once again at the Paralympic Games.

In the 100m freestyle S10 final, Rivard faced tough competition from swimmers from around the world. However, she showed her strength and determination by powering through the water with incredible speed and precision. In the end, Rivard touched the wall in second place, just behind the gold medalist.

This silver medal adds to Rivard’s already impressive collection of Paralympic medals. She has previously won multiple gold and silver medals at the Paralympic Games, as well as numerous world championship titles. Rivard’s success in the pool has made her a role model for aspiring para athletes around the world.

Rivard’s silver medal win at the Paralympic Games is a testament to her talent, hard work, and determination. She has once again shown that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible. Congratulations to Aurelie Rivard on her well-deserved silver medal!