To Natalie Wilkie, the constant chase in the life of an athlete is but an illusion. The para nordic skier from Salmon Arm, B.C., is among the headliners of Canada’s 50-athlete team for the Milan Cortina Paralympics that open Friday. Wilkie, one of Canada’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremonies, has seven medals in just two Paralympic appearances coming into Italy. But the goal for more, for better, doesn’t stop there. “I feel like there’s always this need for continuous improvement. We’re all chasing this illusion of perfection,” the 25-year-old said. “’Once I get this technique, once I train this...
