Source: Lisa Wallace The Canadian Press, December 4, 2018 Christine Girard called it a victory for clean sport. The 33-year-old received her London 2012 Olympic gold and Beijing 2008 Olympic bronze medals on Monday in a much-anticipated ceremony for the now-retired weightlifter. “I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time,” said an emotional Girard to the crowd… Continue reading Canadian weightlifter finally gets Olympic gold medal, 6 years after competition
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How gold medallist Rosie MacLennan stays grounded off the trampoline
By Nicole Brockbank, CBC News, August 25, 2016 The 27-year-old was the only Canadian Olympian to take home gold from London 2012 Rosie MacLennan flipped, twirled and bounced her way to her second consecutive Olympic gold medal on the trampoline in Rio; but how does a gymnast who is constantly soaring to new heights, both literally and figuratively,… Continue reading How gold medallist Rosie MacLennan stays grounded off the trampoline
Wrestler Erica Wiebe wins Canada's 4th gold medal at Rio Olympics
By Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports, August 19, 2016 Canadian wrestler defeats Kazakhstan’s Guzel Manyurova in 75-kilogram freestyle final Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe wears her emotions on her singlet. This was readily apparent after the 27-year-old won gold by defeating Kazakhstan’s Guzel Manyurova in the 75-kilogram final at the Rio Olympics. Read full article here…
Derek Drouin wins gold in Olympic high jump
By Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports, August 17, 2016 Ontarian earns Canada’s 3rd gold of Rio Games Derek Drouin won gold in high jump at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday, bringing Canada’s medal total to 14. The 26-year-old from Corunna, Ont., was perfect through six attempts, winning with a season-best height of 2.38 metres. Read full article… Continue reading Derek Drouin wins gold in Olympic high jump
Rosie MacLennan wins gold in women's trampoline
By Pete Evans, CBC Sports, August 12, 2016 Women’s champ from London defends title in Rio Canada’s Rosie MacLennan did it again, winning her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in women’s trampoline Friday in Rio. MacLennan’s trampoline victory four years ago in London gave Canada its only gold at those Games. The King City, Ont., native was Canada’s flag-bearer at last week’s opening… Continue reading Rosie MacLennan wins gold in women's trampoline
Penny Oleksiak wins gold, captures historic 4th Olympic medal
By Callum NG, CBC Sports, August 12, 2016 Canadian ties American Simone Manuel in 100-metre freestyle, and both athletes make history Penny Oleksiak now stands alone in Canadian Olympic history. The 16-year-old swimmer captured gold in the 100-metre freestyle, adding her stunning fourth medal, the most by a Canadian at a single Summer Olympics. The… Continue reading Penny Oleksiak wins gold, captures historic 4th Olympic medal