The B.C. government is pleased to once again congratulate swimmer Brianna Nelson on another medal at the Paralympic Games in London, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Nelson, who trains at Saanich Commonwealth Place, won a silver in Sunday's 200-metre individual medley (SM7) event with a time of 3:04.60. Australia won the gold medal while China took bronze.

Today's medal was the fourth for a B.C.-connected athlete and marks the second silver for Nelson, who won her first medal in Friday's 50-metre butterfly (S7) event. She is competing in multiple races during the London Paralympic Games.

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Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development -

"Brianna Nelson has emerged as one of Canada's most talented Paralympians. Her performances in the pool have been inspiring, and I know that all British Columbians join me in congratulating this exceptional athlete who has so resoundingly demonstrated commitment and dedication to her sport."

Quick Facts:

• Brianna Nelson is originally from Calgary but trains in Greater Victoria at Saanich Commonwealth Place.
• Date of birth: May 9, 1992
• Coach: Martin Gurrin

Learn More:

• London 2012: http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/swimming/
• Canadian Paralympic Committee: http://paralympic.ca/

Contact:

Jeff Rud
Communications Director
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
250 953-3677
250 208-4028 (cell)