Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has won her second medal at the Paris Olympics, capturing gold in the women's single 200-metre final Saturday.
Katie Vincent, from Mississauga, Ont. races in the 200mcanoe semifinal at the Summer Olympics, Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld.PARIS – Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has won her second medal at the Paris Olympics, capturing gold in the women’s single 200-metre final Saturday.
The 28-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., finished in 44.12 seconds, a world and Olympic record, just ahead of Nevin Harrison of the United States who won silver in 44:13 seconds.Canada’s appeal of FIFA six-point penalty in drone scandal dismissedFor news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
Vincent’s medal marked Canada’s eighth gold and 25th overall at the Paris Games. Both totals set a new mark for the most the country has won at a non-boycotted Olympics.Debby in Canada: Heavy rain hits Quebec, Ontario as remnants of tropical storm move in Earlier on Saturday, kayaker Michelle Russell, of Fall River, N.S., came eighth in the women’s single 500m final and Riley Melanson of Dartmouth finished sixth in a placing race.
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