Sébastien Hamel-Bourdeau

Sebastien-Hamel-Bourdeau
Sébastien
Hamel-Bourdeau

SPORT: Snowshoeing

PROVINCE: Quebec

HOMETOWN: Chateauguay

How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?

2012.

How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?

Special Olympics has helped me realize my dreams.

How have you been preparing yourself for competition?

I have been training four to six times a week.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

I have most proud of dreaming big and achieving them. Growing up as many Canadian children have dreams of winning the Stanley Cup and I realize now that I have won an equivalent being in Special Olympics. I am a world champion and hold the record in the 5 KM snowshoeing event!

What does Special Olympics and attending World Games mean to you?

The World Games gives me an opportunity to reach a high-note in my sport.