OTTAWA,
ON, Aug. 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the
following statement on the closing of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games:
"We just saw the best of Canada. Over the past two weeks, more than 330
athletes from across the country represented Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their spirit,
sportsmanship, and resilience were matched only by the celebration
and joy they brought to Canadians.
"Our Olympians have made us proud. They competed with athletes
from around the world and brought home a total of 27 medals. They
showed everyone that Canada
belongs on the world stage – as leaders and champions at the
pinnacle of sport.
"The stories behind the medals make the victories even more
special. Summer McIntosh, at just 17
years old, won Canada three gold
medals. Andre De Grasse led
Canada's men's 4x100-metre relay
team to an Olympic gold, making him the most decorated Canadian
male Olympian, with seven career medals. Christa Deguchi won Canada's first ever gold medal in judo.
Josh Liendo made history as the
first Black Canadian swimmer to win a medal at the Olympics.
Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers showed the world that Canada is a hammer-throwing nation, winning
gold in the men's and women's competitions. And we finished strong
when Katie Vincent won gold in the
canoe sprint 200-metre final, and Philip
Kim won the first ever gold in the new Olympic breaking
competition. These are just some of the remarkable athletes who
represented and exemplified the Maple Leaf at the Olympics.
"Their stories are what makes Canada great. Their stories are the story of
Canada – of kindness and
dedication; of compassion and resilience; of hope and hard work.
Every corner of our diverse country has these stories – some being
shared now and some yet to be written.
"Today, as our Olympic Team, led by flag bearers Summer
McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg, joins
202 other nations at the Closing Ceremony, we celebrate Team Canada
for their outstanding performances and for inspiring us all. We
also thank their families, friends, coaches, and communities for
the steady support that made this success possible.
"We look forward to supporting Team Canada once again at the
upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic
Games, starting on August 28. On
behalf of all Canadians, I congratulate our Olympians for their
achievements at the Paris 2024
Olympic Games. Let's go #TeamCanada!"
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office