Tokyo 2020 Social Check-in: Lakatos has special support in Tokyo

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is finally here! And as Canada’s Paralympians compete through the Games, we’ll take 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: 

Brent Lakatos is lucky enough to have family support at the Games. The double silver medallist’s wife Stefanie Reid is a member of the British team. Here is their story.

Paralympic stars Stef Reid and Brent Lakatos are regarded as one of the golden couples in track and field.

Winning Stef’s heart was almost harder than winning gold medals!@ParalympicsGB | @CDNParalympics pic.twitter.com/9CTf52pk8J

— Olympics (@Olympics) August 29, 2021

He wanted gold, but Stefan Daniel still showed he is among the elite in Para triathlon with the bronze in Tokyo. At 24, he has two Paralympic medals and four world titles to his credit. Not too shabby!

Thank you to everybody who’s been a part of this crazy journey. Thank you to everyone who was screaming at their TV’s today and cheering me on. I fought as hard as I know how, and I’m very proud to come home with bronze and now be a two time Paralympic medalist! Thank you Canada! pic.twitter.com/UEuEwxeMZx

— Stefan Daniel (@sdaniel97) August 29, 2021

Para equestrian rider Jody Schloss gives her horse Lieutenant Lobin a pep talk for the team event.

Jody Schloss and Lieutenant Lobin placed 11th at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympuc Games.

This is how they feel about their performance! ❤ #TeamCanada #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/OkSr6g0EnM

— Stephanie Dixon (@SDixon_89) August 29, 2021

Big win over Italy for Canada in women’s sitting volleyball. Angelena Dolezar re-enforces a great performance by her teammate Heidi Peters.

That’s my best friend @heidipeters_ https://t.co/KsJj5yJqKi

— A Dolezar (@adolezar) August 29, 2021

Aurélie Rivard may be from the Montreal area, but the City of Toronto wanted to share in the celebrations as well as congratulation messages poured in after her victory on Saturday.

Gold for #TeamCanada!

Congratulations, @AurelieRivard for topping the @Paralympics Women’s 100 metre Freestyle.

Tonight the Toronto Sign will be lit gold to celebrate your win!#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/GN7bQ1wn0U

— John Tory (@JohnTory) August 28, 2021

You know what they say – go big or go home! @AurelieRivard not only won Canada’s first #Paralympics gold medal, she also beat her own world record — twice! Congratulations, Aurélie. https://t.co/TgRswXwYP9

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 28, 2021

Wow! 1000 fois félicitations @AurelieRivard! Une médaille d’or pour le Canada! @SwimmingCanada https://t.co/OifrGXZ32j

— Chantal Petitclerc (@CPetitclerc) August 28, 2021

Alison Levine lost her second game in the BC4 boccia tournament but she vows to come back stronger as play continues Monday.

Obviously not the result I wanted today. I wasn’t on top of my game and I had to be. I didn’t execute well and I paid for it. I’m disappointed in myself for not playing at my level. Last pool game tomorrow.

— Alison Levine (@BocciaAlison) August 29, 2021