Canada National Thread

[Surlympics 1,151]

yes exactly, very well said

[orangeman 2,278]

So close for Rosie. Obviously nothing against any of the athletes, but just as a Canadian sports fan I can't take any more of these 4ths.  

[intoronto 6,400]

This makes the women's eights gold even more remarkable: https://www.timescolonist.com/sports/cycling-injury-during-training-could-keep-rower-from-tokyo-olympics-1.24334355

[NearPup 3,491]

We also got a surprising gold medal this morning so it's not like it's been all bad luck.

[NearPup 3,491]

3 minutes ago, intoronto said:

This makes the women's eights gold even more remarkable: https://www.timescolonist.com/sports/cycling-injury-during-training-could-keep-rower-from-tokyo-olympics-1.24334355

 

“Six weeks ago I was told I was lucky to be alive, and when they made the team announcements I was literally limping out of the hospital with a broken collarbone,” she said. “I just can’t believe I’m here.”

 

Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski is a legend.

[intoronto 6,400]

Looks like  is headed to a 3rd or 4th place finish in volleyball.

 

 

[james89 898]

11 minutes ago, intoronto said:

Looks like  is headed to a 3rd or 4th place finish in volleyball.

 

 

In beach volleyball?

[intoronto 6,400]

9 minutes ago, james89 said:

In beach volleyball?

Indoor and 3rd or 4th in the group stage.

[james89 898]

7 minutes ago, intoronto said:

Indoor and 3rd or 4th in the group stage.

Oh yeah, the group stage. That straight sets win over Iran was what was needed. 

[orangeman 2,278]

23 minutes ago, james89 said:

In beach volleyball?

I think he means the mens team in their group.