Summer McIntosh, Ethan Katzberg chosen as Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Olympics closing ceremony
Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Paris.
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From the pool to the track and beyond, Canada made history at the Paris Olympics
In a race few picked Canada to win, Andre De Grasse anchored the men's 4x100m relay team to gold for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Aaron Brown, the heart and soul of Canadian sprinting, gets his golden moment
If Andre De Grasse is the face of Canadian sprinting, Aaron Brown is its heart and soul.
Andre De Grasse Anchors Canada To Olympic Men's 4x100m Relay Gold
Andre de Grasse anchored Canada to victory in the Olympic men's 4x100m relay in Paris on Friday. The Canadian quartet, also comprising Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney, clocked 37.50 seconds for gold. South Africa took silver in an African record of 37.57sec and Britain bronze (37.61). Defending champions Italy, featuring 2021 100m champion Marcell Jacobs on the second leg, finished fourth in 37.68sec. The United States, missing Covid-hit 100m champion Noah Lyles, initially crossed the line in seventh in 37.89, but were later disqualified.
Canada wins men's 4x100 relay at Paris Games; U.S. DQ'd - ESPN
Canada won the men's Olympic 4x100-meter relay on Friday after hot favorite the United States messed up a changeover yet again and was disqualified.
Gabby Logan uses rude phrase twice to describe USA Olympic team on BBC coverage
BBC presenter Gabby Logan twice used an expletive phrase live on air when describing the performance of Team USA in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics.
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Olympic newsletter: Canada adds 3* medals, plus Mitton goes for gold
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