Mathieu Blanchette
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Mathieu Blanchette is a paralympic athlete
from Canada
competing mainly in category T54 lond distance events.
Although Mathieu is a long distance racer and competed in the 2000 Summer Paralympics
in the 5000m and 10000m his only medal, a bronze, came as part of the Canadian 4x100m relay in the same games.
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
from Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
competing mainly in category T54 lond distance events.
Although Mathieu is a long distance racer and competed in the 2000 Summer Paralympics
2000 Summer Paralympics
The 2000 Paralympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia, from 18 October to 29 October. The eleventh Summer Paralympic Games, an estimated 3800 athletes took part in the Sydney programme. They commenced with the opening ceremony on 18 October 2000...
in the 5000m and 10000m his only medal, a bronze, came as part of the Canadian 4x100m relay in the same games.