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Erica Scarff

Erica Scarff

Canadian paracanoeist

Erica Scarff (born 16 August 1996) is a Canadian paracanoeist who competes in international level events.[1]

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She was a former national gymnast before she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma aged twelve after she broke her right leg when she ran into a vault in her gymnastics training session, her leg was amputated soon after the accident. Scarff was a very active person before her diagnosis: she tried swimming, cycling and alpine skiing but chose canoeing. Since her diagnosis, she was inspired by Terry Fox who also has the same cancer as she does.[2][3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Erica Scarff - ICF Profile". canoeicf.com. 14 May 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Erica Scarff - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 14 May 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Paralympics Athlete Profile: Erica Scarff". Brock Press. 27 September 2016.
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