Patrice Simard
Birthdate
Sport(s)
Wheelchair Rugby
Hometown
Quebec City, QC
Classification
Paralympian Patrice Simard started playing wheelchair rugby back in 1997, following a spinal cord injury he sustained in a car accident.
Simard’s athleticism and intelligence on the court allowed him to quickly rise through the ranks and become a member of the national team in 1999. Since then, he has gone on to compete and win medals at the Paralympic Games (2 silver and 1 bronze), the World Championships (1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze) and the Parapan American Games (1 gold, 1 silver).
Today, Simard is known for being one of the best low-point players in the world. His strength and quickness allow him to not only defend players well above his classification but also allow him to be a major scoring threat on offense.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Five-time Paralympian (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016)… Winning gold at the 2002 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship, which was chronicled in the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Murderball”... Simard has won several major international All-Star awards, including Best 1.5 at the 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships … 2015 and 2019 Parapan Am Games
PERSONAL
Lives in Quebec City. He enjoys working out, playing wheelchair tennis and spending time with his family and family.
NOTABLE INTERNATIONAL RESULTS
2019 Parapan American Games 2nd
2018 World Championships 6th
2016 Paralympic Games 4th
2015 Parapan American Games 1st
2014 World Championships 2nd
2012 Paralympic Games 2nd
2008 Paralympic Games 3rd
2006 World Championships 3rd
2004 Paralympic Games 2nd
2002 World Championships 1st
2000 Paralympic Games 4th
Gallery
| Year | Type | Host City |
Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Summer |
Tokyo, Japan
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| 2019 | Parapan am Games |
Lima, Peru
|
1 silver medals |
| 2016 | Summer |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| 2015 | Parapan am Games |
Toronto, Canada
|
1 gold medals |
| 2012 | Summer |
London, England
|
1 silver medals |
| 2008 | Summer |
Beijing, China
|
1 bronze medals |
| 2004 | Summer |
Athens, Greece
|
1 silver medals |
| 2000 | Summer |
Sydney, Australia
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