Athens 2004 Canadian athletes surpass all expectations! The performance of the Canadian athletes at the 2004 Paralympic Summer Games in Athens surpassed all expectations of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. The team concluded the 12th Paralympiad with a total of 28 gold medals, 19 silver medals and 25 bronze medals for a total of 72 medals. The CPC also reached another objective with a top-eight finish in the nations standings. Canada was third in the gold medal count and seventh for total medals. Athletes, coaches and support staff from BC contributed in a BIG way to this medal count. Here's a look at the results: Men's Wheelchair Basketball - Gold BC Team Members: Jaimie Borisoff; Richard Peter Women's Wheelchair Basketball - Bronze BC Team Members: Marni Abbott; Shira Golden; Jennifer Krempien; Arley McNeney; Head Coach - Tim Frick; Assistant Coach - Trish Nicholson; Manager - Carrie Linegar; Therapist - Paige Larson Wheelchair Rugby - Silver BC Team Members: Garett Hickling; Ian Chan Athletics BC Team Members: Alan Bergman; Karen March; Kelly Smith; Teri Thorson; Equipment Manager - Erik Hagreen Kelly Smith achieved a Silver medal finish in the Marathon and Teri Thorson set personal bests in the semi finals and finals in the 400 meters on the track. Target Sports BC Team Member: Chris Trifonidis Chris achieved a personal best and made it to the finals Wheelchair Tennis BC Team Members: Sarah Hunter; Yuka Chokyu; Brian McPhate; Coach - Janet Petras Sarah made it to the top 8 in singles and 4th in doubles Brian made it to 4th in doubles

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