MARK
ARENDZ
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WHO I AM
Being competitive by nature, I took a liking to sports at a very young age. I began skiing in the backyard when I was about five years old. I had a farm accident at seven where I lost my left arm. While the accident was initially a major shock, it did not deter me from pursuing my love of sport and competition. I earned a Silver and a Bronze medal in Biathlon at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. Four years later, in PyeongChang 2018, setting a new Canadian record of six medals in a single Winter Games. Earning a medal for each of the six competitions I started. I concluded the 2018 Games as Team Canada's Flag Bearer at the Closing Ceremonies. At the following 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, I continued that success, earning four additional medals. A Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal in Biathlon and a Bronze medal in the Cross-Country Relay. My focus has shifted towards competing and success at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano/Cortina, Italy.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Paralympic Winter Games
Vancouver 2010 - Sochi 2014 - PyeongChang 2018 - Beijing 2022
Double Paralympic Champion (PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022)
Four-time Silver Medalist (Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022)
Six-time Bronze Medalist (Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022)
Canada's Closing Ceremonies Flag Bearer - 2018
World Championships
Vuokatti 2009 - Khanty-Mansiysk 2011 - Solleftea 2013 Cable 2015 - Finsterau 2017 - Prince George 2019 - Ӧstersund 2023 - Prince George 2024
Nine-time World Champion
Six-time Silver Medalist
Seven-time Bronze Medalist
World Cup
3x Biathlon Overall Winner
5x Biathlon Overall Podium
46 Biathlon Podiums
18 Cross Country Podiums
HONOURS
Member of the Order of Prince Edward Island - 2018
Province of Prince Edward Island
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal - 2023
Province of Prince Edward Island
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal - 2013
War Amps of Canada
Gold Level Award - 2012
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Best Male Athlete - 2018
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Male Athlete of the Year - 2023, 2022, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013
Lieutenant Governor’s Award - 2022, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013
Bill Halpenny Award - 2022, 2018, 2014
Award of Honour - 2021
Sport PEI
Male Athlete of the Year - 2018, 2013
Alberta Sport Connection
Male Athlete of the Year - 2018
Biathlon Canada
Phil Bower Memorial Award - Most Outstanding Athlete - 2007
Parasport & Recreation PEI
Canada Day Youth Award - Recognition for making a contribution to the community and to Canada - 2005
Canada Day Youth Ambassador Program
Clint Evans Award - Leadership - 2005
Jacky Boyce Memorial Award - Outstanding Sportsmanship - 2004
Christina Glover Memorial Award - Outstanding Citizenship - 2003
East Wiltshire School
SPONSORS
Viewpoint Eyecare - Canmore Canadian Sports Institute - Calgary Outside Bike & Ski - Canmore
Ascent Physiotherapy & Performance Lab The Dive Shop - Calgary Progressive Wellness Centre - Canmore
SkiUphill - Canmore
FUN FACTS
8721
TOTAL SHOTS TAKEN IN THE 2020- 2021
SEASON
98%
HIT PERCENTAGE AT THE 2018
PARALYMPICS
5'433.4km
TOTAL DISTANCE SKIED LAST YEAR
193cm
HEIGHT
YES, I AM IN FACT RIGHT HANDED!
30
COUNTRIES VISITED
185
MAX HEART RATE
38
LOWEST RECORDED HEART RATE
4
NUMBER OF MEDALS FROM BEIJING 2022
12
TOTAL PARALYMPIC MEDALS
I ONCE HAD A PET PIG NAMED SODA-POP
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