An Ottawa athlete is preparing to represent Canada on one of the biggest stages in sports, for the second time.
Brianna Hennessy, Para canoe and Para kayak athlete, is taking part at canoe and kayak events at the upcoming Paralympic games in Paris.
“It’s super exciting of course. It’s coming up fast. There’s always extra layers with Para sport. So, for us, you know, there is health issues that we’re always dealing with,” she told CTV Morning Live.
“For me, it’s the chronic pain and the struggle to get better everyday.”
Hennessy adds that she tries to focus on the things that she can control while practicing, noting that she will be chasing after a 12-time world champion this summer.
“We were fifth and eighth in Tokyo and we have 10 world stage medals at this point,” she said.
“Look out for us on the podium.”
She says the most important thing is to trust in yourself …