Canada will send 55 athletes to next monthB次元官网网址檚 Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

ItB次元官网网址檚 the largest contingent Canada has ever sent to the Games.

Eighteen members of the team are previous medal winners, including cross-country skier Brian McKeever, who has 13 medals in his collection.

Wheelchair curler James Anseeuw is the oldest Canadian athlete at 58 while Para hockey player James Dunn is the youngest at 17.

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B次元官网网址淭his is a talented team of strong competitors and we are heading to Pyeongchang looking to be leaders both on and off the field of play,B次元官网网址� said Todd Nicholson, CanadaB次元官网网址檚 chef de mission. B次元官网网址漌e wish the athletes the best of luck with their final preparations, and encourage everyone across the country to cheer on this group of extraordinary Canadians.B次元官网网址�

Canada will be looking to improve on the 16 medals it won at the 2014 Games in Sochi.

The Canadian Press