Cody
Caldwell

Cody Caldwell is a distinguished Canadian wheelchair rugby player from Peterborough, Ontario, who has been selected to represent Canada at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This marks his third Paralympic appearance, following his participation in the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games. Caldwell began his wheelchair rugby career in 2008 after a diving accident left him quadriplegic. Inspired by the documentary “Murderball,” he quickly adapted to the sport, leveraging his background as a former Peterborough Petes AAA goalie and soccer player.

Caldwell joined the national team in 2013 and has since competed in multiple international events, including three Parapan American Games, where he helped Canada secure gold in 2015 and silver in both 2019 and 2023. At the World Championships, he has been a key player in securing silver in 2014, sixth place in 2018, and fifth place in 2022​​​​​​​​.

Caldwell’s entire family is deeply involved in wheelchair rugby; his father serves as an equipment manager for Team Canada, his mother as a table official at national competitions, and his brother as a nationally certified referee. Cody Caldwell’s journey and commitment to the sport make him a vital asset to Team Canada as they prepare for the upcoming Paralympic Games​​.