The Vancouver Sun announced BC's 100 most influential women from various
categories. Making the list was MICHELLE STILWELL - Wheelchair athletics,
Paralympic Champion - A double gold medallist in wheelchair track at the
Beijing Paralympics, Stilwell, 35, is also the world record holder at 100
metres and 200 metres. A quadriplegic since the age of 17 when she fell while
being piggybacked by a friend, Stilwell maintains a busy schedule that includes
training and competing, marriage and a son, and motivational speaking. In her
talks, she emphasizes perseverance, overcoming barriers and chasing dreams. She
also is an ambassador for the Rick Hansen Foundation and ActNow B.C.