Official results from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Nicholas Bennett Wins Gold and Silver at Paris Paralympics, Secures Canada's 400th Gold Medal

Sep 2, 2024, 04:24 PM

Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett has made significant achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Bennett, a 20-year-old from Parksville, B.C., who trains in Red Deer, initially secured a silver medal in the men's 200-metre freestyle S14 final, marking his first career Paralympic medal and Canada's first silver at the Games. This contributed to Canada's total of five medals at that point. Bennett's success continued as he won Canada's first gold medal at the Games in the men's 100-metre breaststroke SB14, clocking a time of 1:03.98. This victory also marked Canada's 400th gold medal in the history of the Summer Paralympics. With his achievements, Bennett has played a pivotal role in Canada's tally of 11 medals in Paris.