Paralympians Inducted into Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

Canadian Paralympic Committee

June 09, 2025

The 2025 class of inductees features Paralympic gold medallists who have had profound impacts on the Paralympic Movement.

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) proudly celebrates the induction of Paralympians into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. These athletes have not only made their mark on the international stage but have also contributed significantly to the growth of Para sport in Alberta and the growth of the Paralympic Movement across Canada.

Canadian Paralympians Brian and Robin McKeever celebrate on the podium at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, wearing red Canada jackets and matching red-and-white toques, smiling with their gold medals and holding victory bouquets.

Brian & Robin McKeever – Para nordic skiing

One of the most iconic duos in Paralympic history, brothers Brian and Robin McKeever redefined excellence in Para Nordic skiing. Brian, who was diagnosed with Stargardt disease (a macular degeneration or loss of central vision – fine detail and colour), was guided by his older brother Robin, to become one of the most successful athletes tandems in Canadian sporting history.

Debuting at the Salt Lake City 2002 Paralympic Winter Games, the duo competed at three Paralympic Games together winning 10 medals, including seven gold medals. As Robin pursued coaching, Brian pursued greater success as an athlete, going on to become Canada’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, with 20 total medals, including 16 gold medals across six Paralympic Games.

Canadian Paralympian Viviane Forest competes in Para alpine skiing at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, wearing a yellow and red racing suit, helmet, and goggles, carving through the snow at high speed with a communication headset on.

Viviane Forest – Goalball & Para alpine

Viviane Forest is a trailblazer in Canadian sport, having competed in both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. She made history as the first Canadian woman to win gold at both Games, first helping the Women’s goalball team to win a the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Summer Games, and later in alpine skiing at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Her remarkable versatility and determination continue to be a shining example of what’s possible in Para sport.

Canadian Paralympian Ross Norton smiles at the camera while draped in a blue and yellow provincial flag, standing near a boccia court with red flooring.

Ross Norton – Wheelchair basketball

A key contributor to Canada’s long-standing legacy in wheelchair basketball, Ross Norton was a member of the Canadian national team that competed at the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Summer Games. His dedication to the sport extended beyond the court, helping foster community engagement and youth development in adaptive sport throughout Alberta.

These inductees have demonstrated exceptional perseverance, skill, and commitment synonymous with Canadian Paralympians, but their impact goes beyond sport, but to creating a more inclusive and inspiring sporting landscape. Their recognition in the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to their legacy. The Canadian Paralympic Committee congratulates Brian and Robin McKeever, Viviane Forest, and Ross Norton on this well-deserved honour and thanks them for their continued contributions to the Paralympic Movement.

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