Canadian Para canoeist Brianna Hennessy searching for greater meaning in Paris

Canada's Brianna Hennessy, the 39-year-old from Ottawa, is in Paris for her second Paralympics and looking to reach her first podium. She’ll compete in two events beginning Friday. But even amid the spectre of claiming her first medal, Hennessy is vying for something grander.

Canadian Para canoeist Brianna Hennessy searching for greater meaning in Paris
A female Para canoe athlete smiles while paddling through the water in a va'a.

Canada's Brianna Hennessy, the 39-year-old from Ottawa, is in Paris for her second Paralympics and looking to reach her first podium. She’ll compete in two events beginning Friday. But even amid the spectre of claiming her first medal, Hennessy is vying for something grander.