Priscilla Gagné
Canadian judoka (born 1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Priscilla Gagné (born 21 May 1986) is a partially blind Canadian judoka. She won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]
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| Born | 21 May 1986 Granby, Quebec, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic judo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Retinitis pigmentosa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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On 21 August 2021, Gagné was announced as Canada's flagbearer during the 2020 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony.[3][4]
Career
Gagné won the bronze medal at the 2015 Para Judo World Cup.[5]
She is a double Parapan silver medalist and was the first Canadian female medalist in the IBSA World Championships.[6][7][8]
Gagné will be inducted into the Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2024.[9]
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