Trinity Lowthian

Started: She took up wheelchair fencing in May 2022. (ottawa.ctvnews.ca, 17 Jan 2023) Reason: She previously took part in a number of non-Para sports, including triathlon, running, water polo, cross-country skiing, and biathlon, and she wanted to get involved in sport again. "I thought fencing was a weird, niche sport, and I've gravitated to fringe sports. There are not a lot of people who do it and there were openings for opportunities and qualifications. I think I had a good chance to do it." (ottawasportspages.ca, 15 Sep 2023, 18 Nov 2022; ottawa.ctvnews.ca, 17 Jan 2023) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ottawasportspages.ca, 15 Sep 2023) Awards: She received the Spirit of Sport Award at the 2022 Ottawa Sports Awards in Canada. (ottawasportsawards.ca, 01 Feb 2023)