Canada falls 57-51 to U.S. in wheelchair rugby Parapan American Games

Canada falls 57-51 to U.S. in wheelchair rugby Parapan American Games

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Published Nov 23, 2023  •  2 minute read

Canada's Zak Madell, right, battles United States' Eric Newby during gold medal game wheelchair rugby action at the 2src23 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile in this Thursday, Nov. 23, 2src23 handout photo.
Canada’s Zak Madell, right, battles United States’ Eric Newby during gold medal game wheelchair rugby action at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile in this Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 handout photo. Photo by HO /THE CANADIAN PRESS

SANTIAGO, Chile — Zak Madell recorded 36 tries for the Canadian wheelchair rugby team, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 57-51 in the gold medal game against the United States on Thursday.

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Madell of Okotoks, Alta., kept Canada within touching distance during the match, including bringing the Canadians within one point of tying the match.

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Charles Aoki had 28 points for the U.S., which never trailed throughout the match.

This is the second straight Parapan American Games where Canada has finished with a silver medal in wheelchair rugby, having also done so at the 2019 Games.

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