Portraits of the Paralympics: Chris Williamson
A gold-medal Paralympian, Chris Williamson is one of the best para-alpine skiers in the world, which isn’t surprising considering his family history. In the 1968 Winter Olympics, his father, Peter, represented Canada in speed skating, and his brother, Tyler Derraugh, is also a world class speed skater. So, it’s no wonder that Chris delved into sports at an early age. Although he too was serious about speed skating, even competing in the 1987 Canada Winter Games, skiing became a passion of his at age three. “Even though I’m a disabled person, my parents encouraged me to do whatever I wanted to do. They didn’t cushion me or worry that my disability would affect me at all.” Read more