Jacob Wassermann, a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, has been named to Team Canada for the Paralympics in para rowing. Wassermann, who started para rowing just a year ago, will compete in the men’s PR1 single sculls event at Paris 2024. His journey from the tragic bus crash to becoming a Paralympian has been marked by resilience and determination. Training in Saskatoon, he often wears a Humboldt Strong hat. His wife, Maddy, has been a constant source of support, wearing an Eiffel Tower necklace for months in anticipation of his qualification. The para rowing events will take place from August 30 to September 1, with heats on the first day, repechages on the second, and finals on September 1. The journey is celebrated as moving from the Paris of Prairies to Paris 2024.
Former Humboldt Broncos goaltender Jacob Wassermann named to Canada’s Paralympic rowing team https://t.co/95A9fgKuZF https://t.co/SIIWIt4Cqe
Former Humboldt Bronco Jacob Wasserman named to Canadian Paralympic rowing team https://t.co/NXTZhz1IGE https://t.co/7uwPMopgXK
Many have asked when Jacob Wassermann is competing at Paris 2024. Para rowing will take place from August 30 to September 1. Heats on day one, followed by the repechages on day two, finals on September 1. Wasserman will compete in the men’s PR1 single sculls. https://t.co/KnQ7AL74hl
The power of sport to heal. It was crucial to Jacob Wassermann in the days after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. And now he’s heading to the Paralympics one year after starting para rowing. https://t.co/BPJCMWSJ3P
Jacob Wassermann’s wife Maddy has been wearing an Eiffel Tower necklace for months. Believing her husband would make it to the Paralympics for Paris 2024. You won’t meet a more supportive partner. She’s part of this story of success. And she’ll be in Paris with him. https://t.co/QOhBXaiI8A
Absolutely thrilled for Jacob Wassermann being named to Team Canada for the Paralympics. Overcoming incredible challenges in the wake of the bus crash. He never quit and never stopped dreaming. Now it’s a reality. From the Paris of Prairies to Paris 2024. https://t.co/BHT7I6yUSs
Jacob Wassermann's lifelong dream of representing his country at the highest level in sport, to wear the maple leaf on a global athletic stage, has finally become a reality https://t.co/gLjddoyrml https://t.co/MFGPlDXT4h
WASSERMANN TO PARALYMPICS Jacob Wassermann is going to the Paralympics for Canada in para rowing. “If you keep going forward with the dreams that you had, they'll work out for you” My story on the Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor: https://t.co/pEP1nJPRF4 https://t.co/1JERPRanw8
Beside Jacob Wassermann through it all is his wife Maddy. A beautiful love story. Now sharing this para rowing journey together. I just spent some time with Maddy. She is just overwhelmingly proud of Jacob. https://t.co/3dAT26ztxr
It’s pretty special to be home in Saskatoon — along the river I spent my childhood biking and roller blading along, documenting the remarkable story of Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann. Feeling really grateful to be here today. https://t.co/Z5E06TKOHG
Second training session of the day is about to begin for Jacob Wassermann here in Saskatoon. Wearing a Humboldt Strong hat as he makes his way down to the dock to get in the boat for another practice. Two months to go until the Paralympics and he’s pushing hard for the Games. https://t.co/g6YxXAB9rV
Spending the day with Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann in Saskatoon. He’s on a path to Paris to compete in his first Paralympics in rowing for Canada 🇨🇦 Where he feels free. Gliding across the water. A feature broadcast piece on Jacob’s journey to come. https://t.co/6hcfz6Q7dv