The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of
Sport and Physical Activity, celebrates
Team Canada's
accomplishments as the Paris 2024
Olympic Games come to an end
GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 11,
2024 /CNW/ - Today marks the conclusion of the
Paris 2024 Olympic
Games.
Over the last 16 days, Canadians from coast to coast to
coast have come together to watch and cheer on Team Canada at the
Games. Canadian athletes showed resilience, passion, and
determination.
Athletes – together, you earned 27 medals and showcased
best-in-the-world performances. There is much to celebrate.
Christa Deguchi won Canada's first gold at the Games – and
Canada's first-ever gold medal in
judo. Summer McIntosh became the
first Canadian to ever win three gold medals at an Olympic Games.
Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers both made historic golden hammer
throws; Eleanor Harvey won
Canada's first-ever medal in
fencing. Alysha Newman earned our
country's first medal in pole vault in 112 years, and the first
ever by a Canadian woman. Let's not forget the grit of the
silver-medal winning women's rugby 7's team, Marco Arop's North American record and silver
medal run or the best-ever performances by both the women's and
men's artistic gymnastics teams. Melissa
Humana-Paredes and
Brandie Wilkerson seized the podium capturing the women's
first beach volleyball medal. After 28 years, the Canadian men's 4
x 100m relay team reclaimed its spot
at the top of the podium. Katie
Vincent broke a world record and earned gold in the women's
C1 200m canoe/kayak sprint event.
Philip Kim, aka B-Boy Phil Wizard
became the first ever men's breaking Olympic champion. These and
other incredible performances captivated and inspired us
all.
All of you embody the spirit and the excellence of
Canadian sport. You've given Canadians so much to be proud
of.
Congratulations Team Canada!
Associated Links
- Sport Canada –
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic
Games
- Canadian Olympic Committee – Paris 2024
SOURCE Canadian Heritage