Hélène Simard
Canadian wheelchair basketball player
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Hélène Simard (born 29 October 1965) is a retired Canadian wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis player who competed in international level events. She has competed at the Paralympic Games three times. Simard won a gold medal in wheelchair basketball at the 1992 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]
FullnameHélène Simard
Country(sports)
Canada
ResidenceCharlesbourg, Quebec
Born29 October 1965
Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
| Full name | Hélène Simard |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | |
| Residence | Charlesbourg, Quebec |
| Born | 29 October 1965 Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
| Retired | 2007 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 9 (31 July 1999) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Paralympic Games | 1R (2000, 2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (17 June 1997) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Paralympic Games | QF (2000) |