Keegan Gaunt, 24, will compete for Canada in Para athletics at the upcoming games in Paris.
"It is official. I am going to Paris!," she posted on her social media page
"Growing up with two Paralympic medallists as parents, it has been my lifelong dream to represent team Canada at a Paralympic Games . . . I am incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of my family, friends, teammates, coaches, @csipacific @athleticscanada IST, nutritionists, and community. I would not be here without each and every one of you."
She is the daughter of Robbi Weldon, who won a gold medal in Para cycling at the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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