Share this Story : Stittsville wheelchair fencer set to compete at Paralympics Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Stittsville wheelchair fencer set to compete at Paralympics In 2018, Trinity Lowthian's rare disease was so bad she was just focused on staying alive. In 2024, she's set to fence for Canada. Author of the article: Natasha Baldin, Special to the Citizen Published Aug 29, 2024 • Last updated 24 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here .
Or sign-in if you have an account. Trinity Lowthian will be representing Canada in the Paralympics in Paris. The fourth-year University of Ottawa student has been training intensely all while navigating tube feeding and regular blood transfusions at the age of 22.
Photo by JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia Article content Inside the Ottawa Fencing Club, 22-year-old Trinity Lowthian straps into her wheelchair and picks up her épée. As she gazes forward, all sights are set on the 2024 Paralympic Games. While she’s only been fencing for two years, she’s quickly climbed the ranks to become eighth best in the world in épée.
Soon, she will represent Canada on the world’s biggest international stage. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across.