Tag: Bronze Medal

Olympian Brianne Theisen-Eaton takes to social media to thank supporters

By CBC News, August 25, 2016  Heptathlete thanks coach, parents, husband for Olympic win Humboldt-born heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton has reached out to thank everyone who helped her achieve Olympic glory. Theisen-Eaton won a bronze medal in heptathlon in the Rio Olympics. She is the first Canadian to win a medal in the event. Read full article here…

Rio 2016: Canadian relay team keeps medal as U.S. loses appeal

By  Monique Muise, Global News, August 20, 2016  An appeal launched by the United States following the men’s 4x100m relay final on Friday night has reportedly been rejected by officials in Rio, ensuring the Canadian team will keep its bronze medal. The official Twitter account of Athletics Canada re-tweeted the news early Saturday morning. As of 10… Continue reading Rio 2016: Canadian relay team keeps medal as U.S. loses appeal

Usain Bolt wins 100m gold, Andre De Grasse gets bronze

By Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports, August 15, 2016  Jamaican icon 3-peats; Canadian sets personal-best time of 9.91 seconds Usain Bolt completed a historic three-peat, winning gold in the 100-metre final Sunday in Rio. Canada’s Andre De Grasse captured bronze. Bolt won the race in 9.81 seconds, followed by American Justin Gatlin at 9.89 and De… Continue reading Usain Bolt wins 100m gold, Andre De Grasse gets bronze

Penny Oleksiak leads Canada to historic bronze in 4×200 freestyle relay

By Callum Ng, CBC Sports, August 11, 2016  Toronto teenager wins 3rd medal of Rio Olympics The astonishing Penny Oleksiak story continues. The 16-year-old captured her third medal at Rio 2016, by anchoring the 4×200-metre freestyle relay to bronze on Wednesday night. Earlier in the evening she swam an impressive 100 free, setting herself up as the second-seed for Thursday’s… Continue reading Penny Oleksiak leads Canada to historic bronze in 4×200 freestyle relay

'Freaking historic': Canada wins bronze in women's rugby 7s

By Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports, August 8, 2016  The Canadian women’s rugby sevens team beat Great Britain 33-10 to win the bronze medal on Monday at the Rio Olympics. With the bronze victory, the Canadians avenged a 22-0 loss to Britain in their final preliminary round game and also earned a successful finish to the tournament… Continue reading 'Freaking historic': Canada wins bronze in women's rugby 7s