Imagine being a player in wheelchair rugby, of one of the most aggressive sports in the world. Imagine playing for Canada, one of the best teams in the world in the sport. And imagine being Erika Schmutz, the only female on the team. Let's take a look at the Wheelchair Rugby semifinal of the Beijing Paralympics, where Canada took on Australia.
Erika Schmutz is only the third female to be named to the Canadian national wheelchair rugby team. She is also currently the only female playing at a national level worldwide.
