WATCH ABOVE: Mark Arendz wins bronze medal at the Paralympics in Sochi
Canada’s Mark Arendz has won his second medal at the Paralympics in Sochi.
The P.E.I. native took bronze in the men’s standing 12.5-kilometre biathlon.
He won the silver medal over the weekend in the men’s standing 7.5-kilometre biathlon.
Arendz becomes the first Canadian to win two biathlon medals at Paralympics.
“To get a medal is awesome and that was the goal,” said Arendz. “There were mistakes out there both in shooting and on the course so it was not a perfect race, but anytime you are on the podium I have to be happy because this is strong field.”
Prime Minister Stephen Harper congratulated Arendz on his bronze medal win.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I share in his pride and happiness, and extend my sincere congratulations on this well-deserved bronze medal,” said Harper in a statement.
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