Michelle Stilwell

Michelle Stilwell (nee Bauknecht; born July 4, 1974) be Canadian athlete den politician. She represent Canada for four Summer Paralympic Games (2000, 2008, 2012 den 2016), as well as de 2015 Parapan American Games. She compete insyd wheelchair basketball before she cam turn wheelchair racer, wey she be de female Paralympic athlete per make she win gold medals insyd two separate summer sport events.Freeborn, Jeremy (July 19, 2022). "Michelle Stilwell". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

As politician, she represent de electoral district of Parksville-Qualicum insyd de Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2013 to 2020 as part of de British Columbia Liberal Party caucus, wey she serve as Minister of Social Development den Social Innovation of British Columbia from 2015 to 2017.

 Early life den education 

Dem born Michelle Bauknecht for July 4, 1974, insyd Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada."Michelle Stilwell". paralympic.ca. Retrieved March 23, 2020. She be de youngest of four kiddies, wey she job for ein parents dema hotel for ein youth insyd. Weeks before she graduate from River East Collegiate, she break ein neck from fall for de age of 17 wey she cam turn incomplete quadriplegic, plus limited hand den wrist functions."Meet the 5 Paralympic athletes with ties to Manitoba". cbc.ca. September 5, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2020. After de accident, she compete insyd wheelchair basketball, thru wich she meet ein husby Mark Stilwell for de 1996 National Championships insyd Montreal.Prest, Ashley (September 30, 2008). "A Gift More Precious Than Gold". Winnipeg Free Press. Manitoba. Stilwell eventually move go Calgary, wey she plete ein Bachelor of Science degree insyd psychology for de University of Calgary insyd 1999.

 Athletic career 

Stilwell stay insyd Calgary from 1997 til 2000 make she train give de Canada women's national wheelchair basketball team, wey she win gold for de 1998 Women's Wheelchair Basketball World Championship.Beck, Jason. "Michelle Stilwell". BC Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 19, 2023. She then compete as reserve give Team Canada for de 2000 Paralympic Games, wer na ein team win de gold medal.Vancouver Sun (May 31, 2008). "Lonely at the Top". Canada.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2020. Afterwards, Stilwell, ein husby Mark, dema newborn son move go Parksville, British Columbia insyd 2001."Canadian Paralympian Michelle Stilwell's toughest competition is herself". National Post. August 28, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2020.

However, na dem force Stilwell make she forgo wheelchair basketball after she undergo surgery for herniated brain stem."Winnipeg-born athlete continues to overcome adversity". themanitoban.com. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020. Although she be unable make she compete for de national level, Stilwell continue make she play basketball locally wer na coach Peter Lawless spot am, wey he convince am make she try wheelchair racing. For de 2006 IPC Athletics World Championships, she win gold insyd de women's T52 200m event, den silver insyd de women's T52 100m event."Michelle Stilwell". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

Stilwell qualify for de 2008 Paralympic Games wer na she win two gold medals insyd de women's T52 200m den 100m events."Canadian track star Stilwell takes 2nd Paralympic gold". cbc.ca. September 15, 2008. Retrieved March 23, 2020. For de 2011 World Championships insyd Christchurch, New Zealand, she win de gold medals insyd de 100m, 200m den 400m events, as well as de silver medal insyd de 800m event; she set de World Championship records insyd de 100m den 200m races.Clarke, James (February 10, 2011). "Mikey returns with a handful of gold, silver". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Retrieved March 23, 2020.

For de London 2012 Paralympic Games, Stilwell defend ein Paralympic gold medal insyd de women's 200m event insyd 33.80 seconds, wey she shatter ein Games record by over two seconds."Canada's Michelle Stilwell defends Paralympic title in T52 200-metre final". National Post. September 1, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2020. Four days later, Stilwell capture silver medal insyd de 100m event after mishap cause am make she fall behind Marieke Vervoort.Kingston, Gary (September 5, 2012). "Canada's Michelle Stilwell sees silver lining in Paralympic wheelchair race result". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved March 23, 2020. De year wey dey follow, she compete insyd de 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships wey she win gold for de 100m, 200m den 800m events, wey she set fresh world record insyd de women's T52 800m race.Kingston, Gary (July 25, 2013). "MLA Michelle Stilwell sets world wheelchair record". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved March 23, 2020. She take de gold medal insyd de women's T52 100m event for de 2015 Parapan American Games insyd Toronto.

Insyd 2016, ein last Paralympic Games, Stilwell earn gold medals for de women's 100m den 400m events, wey she set Paralympics record during de latter race plus time of one minute den 5.42 seconds.Dheensaw, Cleve (September 10, 2016). "Michelle Stilwell wins 5th gold: 'It was the moment I was working for'". Times Colonist. Retrieved March 23, 2020. De year wey dey follow, Stilwell announce ein retirement from competitive sports."Michelle Stilwell announces retirement". athletics.ca. February 8, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2020. Na dem induct am into de BC Sports Hall of Fame insyd 2017,"Former Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Michelle Stilwell and Coach Tim Frick To Be Inducted into B.C. Sports Hall of Fame". wheelchairbasketball.ca. December 13, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2020. den de Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame insyd 2019."Michelle (Bauknecht) Stilwell". Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame - Honoured members database. Sport Manitoba. Retrieved November 10, 2021.

Na dem name am to de board of directors of de Canadian Paralympic Committee insyd 2022."Parksville athlete Stilwell joins Canadian Paralympic Committee board of directors". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. June 10, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

 Political career 

Plus incumbent BC Liberal member of de Legislative Assembly for Parksville-Qualicum Ron Cantelon decline make he seek re-election, na dem acclaim Stilwell as de party ein candidate for de riding insyd de 2013 provincial election.Rardon, J.R. (January 10, 2013). "Stilwell candidacy official". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Retrieved April 19, 2023.Mason, Gary (April 23, 2013). "Paralympic champ turned B.C. politician faces her toughest race yet". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved March 23, 2020. Na dem elect am to de Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for de May election, wey na dem name am government caucus chair den Parliamentary Secretary for Healthy Living insyd June 2013,Rardon, J.R. (June 13, 2013). "Michelle Stilwell named BC Liberal Caucus Chair". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Retrieved April 19, 2023. before she add Parliamentary Secretary to de Minister of Health for Seniors to ein responsibilities insyd June 2014."New Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors" (Press release). British Columbia Ministry of Health. June 16, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2023. Dey follow Don McRae ein resignation from cabinet, dem swear in Stilwell as Minister for Social Development and Social Innovation insyd February 2015.Shaw, Rob (January 30, 2015). "Rookie MLA tapped for cabinet as social development minister resigns". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2020.

Na dem re-elect Stilwell insyd 2017 wey she retain ein post insyd Premier Christy Clark ein cabinet,"B.C. Premier Christy Clark and cabinet sworn in". CBC News. June 12, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2023. til de Liberal minority government ein defeat insyd non-confidence motion. After de British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP) form government insyd July 2017, Stilwell serve for de Official Opposition bench top as critic for Tourism, Arts den Culture for de remainder of de 41st Parliament."41st Parliament Members at dissolution on September 21, 2020: Michelle Stilwell". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

After she loose ein seat insyd de 2020 election to BC NDP candidate Adam Walker,Briones, Michael (November 7, 2020). "NDP's Adam Walker will be Parksville-Qualicum's new MLA". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Retrieved April 19, 2023. Stilwell join CVM Medical as director of COVID-19 rapid testing insyd 2021.Briones, Michael (March 12, 2021). "COVID-19: Former Parksville-Qualicum MLA Stilwell takes on new job with rapid testing company". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

 Electoral record 
2020 British Columbia general election: Parksville-QualicumPartyCandidateVotes%±%ExpendituresNew DemocraticAdam Walker13,20742.00 +13.34$6,991.73LiberalMichelle Stilwell11,15535.47−9.66$45,718.10GreenRob Lyon5,22716.62−8.82$2,772.94ConservativeDon Purdey1,4044.46–$1,413.44IndependentJohn St John4541.44–$0.00Total valid votes31,447100.00–Total rejected ballotsTurnoutRegistered votersSource: Elections BC"2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved January 16, 2021."Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
2017 British Columbia general election: Parksville-QualicumPartyCandidateVotes%±%ExpendituresLiberalMichelle Stilwell13,60445.13−5.00$53,948New DemocraticSue Powell9,18928.66−8.40$44,326GreenGlenn Sollitt8,15725.44–$10,490RefederationTerry Hand2450.77–$0Total valid votes32,059100.00–Total rejected ballots1590.49−0.15Turnout32,21870.21 +2.27Registered voters45,891Source: Elections BC"2017 Provincial General Election - Statement of Votes" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved January 16, 2021."Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
2013 British Columbia general election: Parksville-QualicumPartyCandidateVotes%LiberalMichelle Stilwell1451850.13New DemocraticBarry Avis1073237.06ConservativeDavid Bernard Coupland371012.81Total valid votes28960100.00Total rejected ballots1860.64Turnout2914667.94Source: Elections BC"Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

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 Michelle Stilwell at de International Paralympic Committee
 Michelle Stilwell at IPC.InfostradaSports.com (archived)
 Michelle Stilwell at de Canadian Paralympic Committee
 Michelle Stilwell - Cœur Handisport
 Official Liberal Party Website
 Official Wheelchair Racing Website
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