Brian McKeever

Brian McKeever

Brian McKeever (born 1980) is a Canadian cross-country skier and biathlete. He began skiing at the age of three and started competing at thirteen. At 19 he began losing his vision due to Stargardt's disease. At the 2006 Winter Paralympics he won a bronze medal for biathlon plus two gold medals and a silver for cross-country skiing. [ [http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/IPC_Events/Awards/Paralympic_Awards/2007_Winners_Spo International Paralympic Committee] ]

His older brother, Robin McKeever, competes as his guide when Brian skis in the Paralympics. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c1ZU-BKTIA&fmt=18 Brian McKeever video profile by Paralympic Sport TV] ]

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