Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
September 15, 2016
Celebrating Athletic Excellence
Provincial Government Congratulates Katarina Roxon on Gold Medal Performance
The Provincial Government is congratulating Katarina Roxon from Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador, on winning a Gold medal yesterday in the 100 Metre Breaststroke at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
“Katarina has proven to the world that she has the skill and determination to be the best in her sport. As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, we are very proud of her and her accomplishments. On behalf of the Provincial Government and the entire province, I congratulate her on this incredible achievement, and I extend our best wishes to her as she competes in her remaining races over the next two days.”
- The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Katarina is scheduled to compete in two more events: the 4 X 100 Metre Freestyle Team Relay today (Thursday, September 15); and the 4 X 100 Metre Medley Team Relay tomorrow.
“We are absolutely thrilled with Katarina’s performance and her Paralympic Gold medal win. She has already made waves on the international stage in the sport of swimming, and truly is an inspiration to all.”
- The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities.
Katarina has won numerous international medals during her swimming career, including six medals at the 2015 Parapan Am Games. Yesterday’s Gold medal was Katarina’s first medal in a Paralympic games.
“Katarina Roxon exemplifies the brave, bold spirit we pride ourselves on as Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Her phenomenal performance in the 100-Metre Breaststroke at the Paralympic Games has done her hometown and her entire province proud. We are united in support behind her as she heads into her next events, and we look forward to welcoming her home a champion.”
- John Finn, MHA for Stephenville-Port au Port
To learn about Katarina Roxon and her achievements, visit: //paralympic.ca/katarina-roxon 
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QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is congratulating Katarina Roxon on her Gold medal win in the 100 metre Breaststroke at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games yesterday.
- Katarina will compete in the 4 X 100 metre Freestyle Team Relay later today and the 4 X 100 metre Medley Team Relay tomorrow.
- To learn about Katarina Roxon and her achievements, visit: //paralympic.ca/katarina-roxon .
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Media contacts:
| Michelle Cannizzaro Media Relations Manager Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca |
Roger Scaplen Director of Communications Director of Communications (Seniors and Wellness) Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development 709-729-0928, 697-5267 rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca |
| Nathan Downey Communications Officer Government Members Office 709-729-3226 nathandowney@gov.nl.ca |
2016 09 15 12:20 p.m.