Tokyo 2020 Social Check-in: Canadian Paralympian thanks volunteers

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is nearly over! But we are still taking the daily pulse of the Games excitement on social media by sharing a few of the best posts from the Canadian Paralympic Team, its fans, and Canadian media.

Be sure to follow @CDNParalympics on Instagram and Twitter for all the latest news and posts. 

Here’s a quick look at some recent updates: 

Nate Riech is still processing that he is a Paralympic champion! Well, some well-known folks are reminding him.

Paralympic Champion, that sounds really weird. It’s such an honor, it definitely hasn’t set in yet. I will post a more detailed post in a couple days after I take some time to reflect.

Thank you everyone for the support!

: AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti#TeamCanada pic.twitter.com/jI6ZDaw8wW

— Nate Riech (@NateGraywolf) September 5, 2021

NATE IS THE !!! That’s all I have to say https://t.co/hwJXkH68SX

— Justyn Knight (@justyn_knight) September 4, 2021

Absolutely smashing stuff from these two, both setting Paralympic records in their respective classification!@NateGraywolf is possibly the loudest and most supportive teammate for the entire @AthleticsCanada squad so if you aren’t following him on here/ IG you should be! https://t.co/jMhWjK7lqp

— Evan Dunfee (@EvanDunfee) September 4, 2021

His first time at the Paralympics and he’s bringing home the gold! Congrats to @NateGraywolf on your first-place finish in the Men’s 1500m T38. #Tokyo2020 https://t.co/vf37rAN7WD

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 4, 2021

Another gold for Canada!
Bravo for this Paralympic record @nategraywolf! @AthleticsCanada @CDNParalympics https://t.co/oUB48CBwwE

— Chantal Petitclerc (@CPetitclerc) September 4, 2021

Para shooter Lyne Tremblay made a little video and posted photos on Facebook to thank the Japanese volunteers at the Games.

All three Canadian Para canoers – Andrea Nelson, Brianna Hennessy and Mathieu St-Pierre – reached finals in their Games debut in Tokyo.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Andy Nelson (@andreanels)

Fourth place finishes are never easy but both discus thrower Renee Foessel and sitting volleyball player Angelena Dolezar know the future is bright.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Renée Foessel (Fößel) (@raayfoe)

#SittingVolleyball It was a battle, but Brazil wins its second #Paralympics in a row. Canada finishes 4th – big gains over 2016 (7th). Way to represent!! pic.twitter.com/RzqDsMaCEd

— Volleyball Canada (@VBallCanada) September 4, 2021