While one group of Nova Scotia athletes is homeward bound after a successful week at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, another contingent from across the province is travelling to Ontario’s Niagara region for competition.

Nova Scotia athletes captured five medals during the first week of the Games and achieved personal-best results in several events.

“We’re so proud of our athletes and the way they have performed, cheered for each other and represented our province this week in Niagara,” said Lori Lancaster, Nova Scotia’s chef de mission. “The athletes have received incredible support from back home, and I know Nova Scotians will be watching as we continue to shine.”

This week, swimmer Keilen Bellis, Halifax, won gold medals in the men’s 50-metre and 100-metre breaststroke events. Wrestler Maddie Charlton, Timberlea, claimed silver in the women’s 48-kilogram weight class. Men’s basketball took home bronze, as did cyclists Liam Faubert, Halifax; Ryan MacDonald, Halifax; and Eric McLean, Cambridge, Kings County, in the men’s mountain bike relay.

Other notable performances included:

• fourth in first ever women’s box lacrosse and rugby sevens competitions at Canada Games, and fourth in men’s beach volleyball
• swimmer Brianna Harris, Truro, fourth in the women’s 50-metre breaststroke Special Olympics event
• swimmer Landon Arbeau, Lower Sackville, fourth in men’s 100-metre backstroke Special Olympics event
• swimmer Julie Nolan-McCarthy, Halifax, fourth in the women’s 100-metre and 200-metre breaststroke
• swimmer Aliyah Bloom, Halifax, fourth in women’s 200-metre backstroke
• swimmer Owen Nicholson, Halifax, fourth in men’s 3,000-metre open water event.

“The Province is so proud of our talented young athletes and how they are representing themselves and Nova Scotia at these games,” said Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism Heritage Pat Dunn. “Congratulations to everyone who gave their best in the first week of competition, and good luck to everyone preparing for the action to come. We’re all cheering you on!”

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