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Flag bearer Benoit Huot proud of his Paralympic journey
Benoit Huot says he's more proud of his journey to the Paralympic Games than the gold, silver and bronze medals he won this year in London. The swimmer was chosen as Canada's flag bearer for Sunday's closing ceremony.
Paralympic wheelchair athlete minds the gap
Canadian Paralympian Joel Dembe says navigating the London Underground in his wheelchair is "really easy" for the most part. But the tennis player does face some transportation challenges.
Get to know: Michelle Stilwell
Wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell says she's aiming for a flawless performance at the 2012 Summer Games. London is Stilwell's third Paralympic Games.
Get to know: Josh Cassidy
Fresh off the thrill of breaking the record for fastest time set by a man in a wheelchair, Josh Cassidy is going for gold at the London Summer Games. This is the wheelchair racer's second Paralympics.
Get to know: Benoit Huot
Benoit Huot says knowing he is facing fierce competition in the pool pushes him to train harder. The Canadian swimmer has won gold for Canada in past Paralympics and London will be his fourth Games.
Hero's welcome for returning Olympians in Vancouver
Members of the bronze-winning women's soccer team were met by a screaming crowd Monday. Flag-bearer Christine Sinclair says she hopes the team's big Olympic win will help improve the status of female sports in Canada.
Canada's Olympic gold medallist back home
Canada's only gold medallist says she still isn't back to reality yet after her Olympic win. Trampolinist Rosie MacLennan was one of several Canadian athletes to touch down on home soil in Toronto Monday.
Games wrap: Canada misses medal goal
Many of Canada's memorable moments at the London Olympics involved stories that didn't garner the country medals. Canadian Press reporters Donna Spencer and Greg Strong share their highlights.
Bolt, Phelps 'wrote history': IOC boss
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge says he's "very happy" with the London Olympics, and highlighted the accomplishments of Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps. He also congratulated Team GB on their performance.
Carrying flag at Olympics the 'hugest honour': Sinclair
Soccer star Christine Sinclair can add Olympic flag-bearer to her list. The bronze-medal winner says she's taking the fall off from playing after she represents Canada in the closing ceremony for the 2012 Summer Games.
Get to know: Reid Coolsaet
Marathoner Reid Coolsaet says he wakes up every day wanting to run - especially after an injury knocked him out for four months in 2008. Coolsaet will be one of three marathoners representing Canada at the London Olympics.
Heartbreak for Canadian relay team
Canada has lost the bronze medal in the marquee men's 4x100-metre relay because of a misplaced step. The Canadian team was disqualified after finishing third behind Jamaica and the United States.
More money needed for more golds: COC president
The president of the Canadian Olympic Committee says his long-term goal is to ensure Canadian athletes perform as well at the Summer Games as they do the Winter. Marcel Aubut says more funding is necessary to rise to the top.
Top Canadian Press photos from the London Olympics
From elated victory to crushing defeat, Canadian Press photographers have captured some of the most memorable moments of the London Olympics. Canadian Press Photo Director Graeme Roy shares some of his favourite shots.
De Jonge kayaks to Olympic bronze
As the London Olympics nears its end, Canada continues to rack up the medals. Mark de Jonge, 28, won the bronze in the men's 200-metre kayak single Saturday.
Need to know: Marathon's dynamic duo
Two are better than one when it comes to training for the Olympic marathon. Reid Coolsaet and Eric Gillis train together in Guelph, Ontario, and say they can see the benefits of working with a buddy.
Get to Know: Catharine Pendrel
Growing up, Catharine Pendrel says her Olympic dreams centred around riding a steed of flesh and bone, not one of gears and carbon fibre. Pendrel is heading to London as a gold-medal hopeful in women's mountain bike.
Canada's Olympic wrestlers grateful for success
Canadian wrestlers Tonya Verbeek and Carol Huynh say they feel blessed for their successful careers. The Olympic medallists attribute their achievements to the support of family and friends.
Bronze-winning swimmer already setting sights on gold
Richard Weinberger is hungry for gold at the 2016 Summer Games after claiming bronze in the open-water swim marathon in London. Weinberger says he still has a lot of work to do.
No more underdog for high jump bronze medallist
High jumper Derek Drouin says he's been overwhelmed by messages of support since he won bronze in London, Canada's first Olympic medal in the event since 1976. Drouin says now he won't be and underdog heading into the 2016 Games.
Canadian swimmer wins bronze in open-water marathon
Swimmer Richard Weinberger has added to Canada's medal count. The 22-year-old won bronze in the men's open-water marathon at the London Olympics Friday.
A 'storybook ending' for Canada's soccer medallists
The women's soccer team has won Canada's first Olympic soccer medal ever, a bronze. This, after coming in last place in the 2011 World Cup, and they credit their remarkable turnaround to their coach John Herdman.
Verbeek wins Olympic wrestling silver
Veteran Canadian wrestler Tonya Verbeek has won silver at the London Games. Verbeek was defeated by long-time rival Saori Yoshida in the 55-kilogram freestyle final.
A 'storybook ending' for Canada's soccer medallists
The women's soccer team has won Canada's first Olympic soccer medal ever, a bronze. This, after coming in last place in the 2011 World Cup, and they credit their remarkable turnaround to their coach John Herdman.
Canada captures Olympic bronze in women's soccer
The Canadian women's soccer team has shrugged aside a bitter defeat to leave the London Summer Games as bronze medallists. Diana Matheson scored to beat France 1-0 in the third-place game.
Paddling pals happy with Olympic silver & bronze
Kayaker Adam van Koeverden says he's thrilled for his canoeist friend Mark Oldershaw, who picked up a bronze medal at the London Games Wednesday. Van Koeverden won silver on the same day
Huynh wrestles her way to bronze
Canada's golden girl in Beijing, Carol Huynh, won bronze in London after beating Isabelle Sambou of Senegal in the 48-kilogram category. Teammate Martine Dugrenier came up just short in her bid to reach the podium.
Huynh wrestles her way to bronze
Canada's golden girl in Beijing, Carol Huynh, won bronze in London after beating Isabelle Sambou of Senegal in the 48-kilogram category. Teammate Martine Dugrenier came up just short in her bid to reach the podium.
Van Koeverden and Oldershaw win Olympic medals
Two more medals have been won by Canadian athletes at the Olympic Games in London -- both of them on the water. Canadian kayaker Adam van Koeverden won silver, while canoeist Mark Oldershaw won bronze.
Van Koeverden and Oldershaw win Olympic medals
Two more medals have been won by Canadian athletes at the Olympic Games in London -- both of them on the water. Canadian kayaker Adam van Koeverden won silver, while canoeist Mark Oldershaw won bronze.
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