Christa Deguchi captured the country’s first gold medal of the Paris Olympics
A three-medal performance, including gold from judoka Christa Deguchi and swimmer Summer McIntosh, restored some shine to Canada’s Olympic campaign tarnished by the ongoing soccer spying scandal.
“It’s been a long journey to get here, and 50 per cent I believe it and 50 per cent I can’t believe what I’ve done,” she said. “I’m very happy to bring the gold medal back to Canada, and to my family.” It was the Canadian’s second medal in Paris, following a silver in the 400-metre freestyle on the opening night.
“I don’t know what to say. A dream has come true,” said Wiens. “My last 17 years of being diving, and since we paired up three years ago, it’s been our dream to be here. To have won it, that’s awesome.” On the water, Canada’s women’s eight rowing team will have a second chance to qualify for the final at the Paris Games.
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