News JENNIFER ABEL, PAMELA WARE FINISH FOURTH IN OLYMPIC WOMEN'S 3M SYNCHRO, BUT FIND POSITIVES August 8, 2016 Diving - Canadian tandem edged by 0.87 points for bronze medal RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL, August 7, 2016 – For Jennifer Abel (Laval, QC) and Pamela Ware (Greenfield Park, QC), one point either way doesn't undo four years of striving...
News CBC’S COVERAGE OF THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES: PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR DAY 3 (MONDAY, AUGUST 8) August 8, 2016 CBC - August 7, 2016 – Another busy day in Rio on Monday could present another medal opportunity for Canada. The women’s rugby semifinal, gold and bronze medal matches are all scheduled to take place and the Canadian squad hopes to have...
News Peter Reid Officially Inducted into Triathlon Canada Hall of Fame August 8, 2016 Triathlon Canada —Sport body honours one of Canada’s greatest long distance triathletes ever— MONTREAL—Peter Reid returned to where it all began in his hometown of Montreal to make the official walk into a special place where he belongs – in Triathlon...
News Olympic Dreams and History in Waiting August 8, 2016 Wrestling Canada Lutte - (Rio de Janeiro) – With the Olympic flame now lit and the Rio opening ceremony flag raised, the 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, have begun. For eight Canadian wrestlers, under the distant...
News NS Records Continue to Fall at the Canadian Swimming Championships August 8, 2016 Swim Nova Scotia - Edmonton, AB- Two Nova Scotia Long Course Provincial Records were set during the final day of competition at the 2016 Canadian Swimming Championships in Edmonton, Alberta. Gavin Dyke of the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club set a new...
News Opening Ceremonies Officially Kick off the 2016 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games in Steinbach August 8, 2016 Sport Manitoba - STEINBACH, MB – In a night that featured music, dancing, success stories, and of course a torch and cauldron, Sunday evening’s Opening Ceremonies saw over 700 of Manitoba’s finest young athletes gather outside the Steinbach Regional Secondary School...
News Canada qualifies for Quarterfinals after 3:1 win at Rio 2016 August 8, 2016 Canada Soccer - Canada won 3:1 over Zimbabwe in their second group match at the Rio 2016 Women's Olympic Football Tournament. The 6 August victory gave Canada six perfect points after two matches. Janine Beckie scored twice while captain Christine Sinclair scored...
News Day 1: Team Canada Results at Rio 2016 August 8, 2016 Canadian Olympic Committee - Saturday, August 6, 2016 — RIO DE JANEIRO — Day 1 competition has come to an end. Please find end of day results, quotes and other resources below. TEAM CANADA MEDAL COUNT Updated: 11:54 p.m. BRT RANK GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL...
News CANADA OPENS RIO GAMES WITH VICTORY OVER CHINA August 8, 2016 Canada Basketball - Tamara Tatham leads the way with 20 points in 90-68 win for Canadians RIO DE JANEIRO (August 6, 2016) – Canada Basketball's senior women's national team opened play at the 2016 Olympic Games with a 90-68 win...
News UNDEFEATED DAY ONE SEES HISTORIC OLYMPIC RUGBY SEVENS TEAM THROUGH TO QUARTER-FINALS August 8, 2016 Rugby Canada - Canada’s Women’s Olympic Sevens Team to face Great Britain in final pool match to decide who advances to quarter-finals as top seed in pool C; Watch LIVE on CBC & TSN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Canada’s Women’s...
