B.C.'s Nathan Clement ready to renew Paralympic medal pursuit after switching from swimming to cycling

You never know where life will take you.

Just ask Nathan Clement, a Canadian athlete trying to get back to the Paralympics after transitioning from the pool to the pavement. A former swimmer who competed at the Rio Games in 2016, Clement is now winning medals as a road cyclist on the international stage.

After retiring from swimming in 2018, Clement was ready to leave the world of competitive sports behind him. But his passion for travel ultimately led to a 1,000-kilometre bike trek across his home province during the pandemic, a physical and mental challenge that brought back old feelings.

“As I was going through the ride and the journey, some competitive

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