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Canada's Morel not done with wheelchair fencing after Paralympic swan song

The Canadian Press | Canada's Trusted News Leader
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Ruth Sylvie Morel fenced her last Paralympic bout Tuesday in Paris .

The 68-year-old from Pincourt , Que ., is Canada 's oldest female wheelchair fencing competitor.

Morel , known as Sylvie , is the oldest athlete on the Canadian team in Paris as well as the oldest competitor in women's fencing.

"I find that we're always pushed aside for the 'real' athletes," Morel says.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 3, 2024 . Donna Spencer , The Canadian Press .

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