Sonja Gaudet

Sonja Gaudet, born on July twenty-second, nineteen sixty-six, is a distinguished Canadian wheelchair curler hailing from Vernon, British Columbia. Her remarkable career is highlighted by her participation in three consecutive Winter Paralympics, where she and her team clinched gold medals in two thousand six, two thousand ten, and two thousand fourteen.

In addition to her athletic achievements, Gaudet had the honor of serving as the Canadian Flag bearer during the two thousand fourteen Winter Paralympics, a testament to her leadership and dedication to the sport. She continues to reside in her hometown of Vernon, where her journey in curling began.

Gaudet's contributions to the sport have not gone unnoticed. In two thousand twenty, she was awarded the prestigious Order of Sport, marking her induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. This accolade made her the first wheelchair curler to receive such an honor, paving the way for future athletes in the sport.

Her legacy continued to grow when she was inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame in two thousand twenty-four, further solidifying her status as a pioneer in wheelchair curling.