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Calgary athletes to watch during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Although the Olympics have ended, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games are far from over. Canada’s Paralympic athletes are now heading to Tokyo to compete in the Paralympic Games from August 24 to September 5. 

10 Calgary athletes will be representing Canada at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

There are also athletes that live and train in Calgary that will also be competing at the Paralympic Games representing different countries around the world.

In partnership with Sport Calgary, we compiled a list of Calgary athletes for you to follow along, cheer on, and support.


CALGARY ATHLETES REPRESENTING CANADA

Chad Jassman (Photo: Wheelchair Basketball Canada)

Chad Jassman (Photo: Wheelchair Basketball Canada)

Chad Jassman

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL 

Born and raised in Calgary

Trains in Calgary with Calgary Grizzlies Wheelchair Basketball

Program leader at Mount Royal University’s Wheelchair Basketball Program

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazziyyc/


Jennifer Brown (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Jennifer Brown (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Jennifer Brown

PARA ATHLETICS: DISCUS

Born and raised in Calgary 

Trains in Calgary with CALTAF

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennbrowndiscus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennbrowndiscus/


Jennifer Oakes (#10 Centre) (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Jennifer Oakes (#10 Centre) (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Jennifer Oakes

SITTING VOLLEYBALL 

Born and raised in Calgary

Twitter: https://twitter.com/oakes_jennifer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jennoakes/


Kate O’Brien (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Kate O’Brien (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Kate O’Brien

PARA CYCLING

Born and raised in Calgary 

Had her early start in sport at WinSport as a winter sport athlete

Twitter: https://twitter.com/empty_kate

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emptykate/


Meghan Mahon (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Meghan Mahon (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Meghan Mahon

GOALBALL

Lives and trains in Calgary

Played goalball for Team Alberta

Child & youth worker for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Calgary

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_4_mahon/


Morgan Bird (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Morgan Bird (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Morgan Bird

PARA SWIMMING

Grew up in Calgary 

Previously trained at Repsol Sport Centre from 2013-2019 

Former Mount Royal University Student

Twitter: https://twitter.com/birdie993

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdie_993/


Sarah Mickey (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Sarah Mickey (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Sarah Mickey

PARA ATHLETICS: DISCUS

Born in Redcliff, Alberta

Trains in Calgary with CALTAF 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdmickey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_mickey/


Stefan Daniel (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Stefan Daniel (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Stefan Daniel

PARA TRIATHLON

Born and raised in Calgary 

Trains in Calgary at Repsol Sport Centre 

University of Calgary Dinos Cross Country Student Athlete 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sdaniel97

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefandaniel97/

Website: https://sportbrand.ca/athlete-agency/stefan-daniel


Tammy Cunnington (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Tammy Cunnington (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Tammy Cunnington

PARA SWIMMING

From Red Deer, Alberta

Trains in Calgary at Repsol Sport Centre

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tj_cunnington

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_cunnington/

Website: https://www.tammycunnington.com/


Zak Madell (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Zak Madell (Photo: Paralympic.ca)

Zak Madell

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY

Born in Okotoks, Alberta 

Current SAIT student

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zmadell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zmadell/


NOTABLE CALGARY ATHLETES

Guy Henly (Photo: Athletics Australia)

Guy Henly (Photo: Athletics Australia)

Guy Henly 

PARA ATHLETICS: DISCUS

Has trained in Calgary for the past 3 years with CALTAF 

Representing Australia 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guy.henly/


Suzanna Tangen (Photo: Ultimate Para Sports Association)

Suzanna Tangen (Photo: Ultimate Para Sports Association)

Suzanna Tangen

HANDCYCLING

Lives and trains in Calgary 

Mount Royal University Alumni 

Executive Director of Calgary-based Ultimate Para Sports Association 

Member of Calgary Adapted Hub’s Community Advisory Committee 

Representing Norway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelyfastsuzie/


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This article is a collaboration between

Sport Calgary & Calgary Adapted Hub.

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ABOUT SPORT CALGARY

Sport Calgary is a volunteer non-profit society, representing over 300 sport organizations in Calgary as a Civic Partner. As an advocate of sport, we strive to assist, support and influence the growth of sport in Calgary by:

  • Playing a lead role in the implementation of the Calgary Sport for Life Policy, and ensuring it continues to create a vision for sport in Calgary from introductory to high performance levels.

  • Continually identifying and assessing the needs of the sport community and facility stakeholders.

  • Encouraging development and enhancement of appropriate facilities and the efficient utilization of current facilities.

  • Fostering collaboration within the sport community and coordination of resources among stakeholders to develop and enhance facilities.

  • Increasing the profile of sport in Calgary, and advocating the values and benefits of sport.

  • Facilitating education and training opportunities for athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, parents and volunteers.

  • Acting as a resource for sport organizations.

  • Encouraging the hosting of sport events and sport tourism in Calgary.


ABOUT CALGARY ADAPTED HUB POWERED BY JUMPSTART

Calgary Adapted Hub is a collective of Calgary-based organizations committed to providing quality sport and recreation opportunities for children, youth, and families living with disabilities in the city of Calgary. The collective is supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart, and was mentored by the Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ontario.

The Hub was founded in 2020 to make sport and recreation more inclusive for children, youth, and families living with disabilities that are physical, intellectual, sensory, developmental, or otherwise. We are made stronger by the contributions of our partners, each of which is a leader in the field of adapted sport and recreation with their own area of expertise. From innovative programming to ground-breaking research, they aspire to be at the forefront of disability servicing. Partners include The University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, City of Calgary Recreation, Sport Calgary, Vivo for Healthier Generations,  Repsol Sport Centre, and WinSport.

Together with our partners, we are pathfinders, travel companions, and motivators on your journey to participation. Our goal is to maximize existing programs and create bold new ones through knowledge-sharing, research, education, evaluation, and— above all else—collaboration.

Calgary Adapted Hub staff and volunteers bring a wealth of experience backed by a common love of sport and a mission to ensure all children and youth, regardless of ability, can stay healthy and connected through a lifelong commitment to sport and recreation. We’re proud to bring nationally leading adapted sport and recreational programming to the city of Calgary—and we can’t wait to meet you and your family.