Canada announce full 151-strong team for 2019 Parapan American Games
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Canada will be represented by a total of 151 athletes, including sport assistants, pilots, and guides, at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima.
Country | ||||
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United States | 120 | 88 | 85 | |
Brazil | 55 | 45 | 71 | |
Mexico | 37 | 36 | 63 | |
Canada | 35 | 64 | 53 |
Crispin Natanie Duenas | |||
Marcus Vinicius Dalmeida | |||
Eric Lingfeng Peters |
Canada will be represented by a total of 151 athletes, including sport assistants, pilots, and guides, at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima.
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