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Canadian Paralympian turns sporting equipment into samba

One Paralympic athlete came up with an incredibly creative way to showcase the special equipment they use in para-sport.

Jillian MacSween jams with Toronto-based band

The sights and sounds of Brazil featuring Paralympic sport equipment. (CBC)

For Jillian MacSween, a goalball can be more than just a ball. In the right hands, it can create some serious rhythm.

The Canadian Paralympian teamed up with the band Batucada Carioca to turn sports equipment into samba.

Check out this music video featuring sounds from a goalball, soccer ball, racing wheelchair and even a tennis racket.

Paralympic Samba featuring Jillian MacSween

8 years ago
Duration 1:53
Paralympian Jillian MacSween performs a samba with Batucada Carioca using just Paralympic sports equipment.

They certainly deserve a gold medal for musical creativity!