Canada leaves Para athletics worlds with 14 medals, its best showing since 2013

Canada wrapped up the World Para Athletics Championships with four medals Monday, including gold by runner Nate Riech, and 14 overall for its highest total since earning 15 in 2013.

Riech, 28, successfully defended his men’s T38 1,500-metre title from 2019, stopping the clock in four minutes 3.07 seconds at Charlety Stadium in Paris.

“Things opened up with 100 metres to go,” the Victoria resident told CBC Sports. “I’d say it was one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had being part of Team Canada, this culture, and I can’t wait for [the 2024 Paralympics].”

In 2018, he set world records in