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Bolton Back in Action at Tokyo Paralympics

Photo Credit: Charlotte Bolton Instagram page, @charlotte.bolton.throws

Tillsonburg's Charlotte Bolton is currently ranked 4th in the world for Discus and she will compete in the Women's F41 Discus Throw at the Tokyo Paralympics tonight.

TILLSONBURG - Tillsonburg's Charlotte Bolton will have her next chance to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics tonight. 

Bolton will be participating in the Women's F41 Discus Throw at 8:30 p.m. At 18, she is the youngest member of Canada's track and field team.

Bolton placed 6th overall in her first event at the Games with the Shot Put. The Tillsonburg teen had a final score of 8.73. 31-year-old Raoua Tlili of Tunisia wound up winning the gold in the end with a final score 10.55.

The event tonight could be on CBC's main coverage, if it is not though, you can watch it live through their Paralympic stream which you can access online here. 

We will be chatting with Charlotte's family throughout the Games, as they watch her on TV and cheer her on. You can send Charlotte a message of support through her Instagram account @charlotte.bolton.throws.

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