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1 minute ago, Josh said:

I’m assuming you watched as well? 

I had it on in the background - pretty exciting stuff!

The men's wheelchair basketball team qualified by beating Italy 72-60.

Pickrem was second at the Pro Series - 4:44 not the best time but great to see her do a 400IM, I didn't expect her to ever race it again. Andison was 4th.

Kharun won the B final in the 100m fly with a 51.93.

Just now, orangeman said:

Second 4th for Canada tonight. Living up to standards, as usual. 

I'm not sure why we subbed in Boyle for Genest, hopefully Laurianne is ok. 

Just now, Josh said:

Aren’t they already guaranteed?

They are! I just can’t do math. 

mistake! Incorrect info

4 minutes ago, Josh said:

Lol I’m watching the semifinals now, Chiu/Gai won and Lindeman/Wu lost. 

Gotta love a live score page that does not update at all. 

1 minute ago, Josh said:

No quota in mixed doubles badminton. Sad. 

Because the team that is in the semi finals won't have enough points to overtake another team? Is that it? It doesn't appear that the semi finals have started yet. 

3 minutes ago, JoshMartini007 said:

Not bad, hopefully they continue to cut time between now and the Olympics. We probably need to average below 54 seconds if we want to medal.

Im assuming that they are all untapered at this meet and aware of what times will likely medal here. 

Great to see Kisil back 

14 minutes ago, Josh said:

Women’s Team Semifinals

 v.

 v.

 

Almost jinxed it again, but not to be. 
 

Go  

I was staying mum about pointing this out this time haha. But alas not to be.

3 minutes ago, Josh said:

You’re supposed to be jinxing us not Mexico 

Oops. For some reason I thought it was best of three. 

Very excited to see the 100m freestyle final for women later today. Harvey seems to be on a roll right now and I wonder if she can get another PB. 

3 minutes ago, konig said:

Logical semifinal.

Logical here but the final is Colombia vs. Canada

This meet is so interesting - some of these folks I expect to go faster and trials and some swimmers are faster here than I expected.

1 minute ago, Josh said:

1:54.21 for McIntosh in the women’s 200m freestyle final!

And I think it was a PB for Harvey. 

Oleksiask dipping under 2mins for the first time since her comeback. 

1 minute ago, intoronto said:

Braven Park just lost a controversial decision...

I must admit I don't fully understand the rules off Taekwondo and am unsure how controversial it was. 

33 minutes ago, Josh said:

Just noticed that World class archer Sjef van den Berg is on the Canadian staff for the Pan American Qualifier (and I’m assuming he’ll be with them for the rest of the season at the very least, but I’m not sure). Great hire. 

That’s a huge get for the Canadian team!

Just now, Josh said:

Quota for  Josipa Kafadar in women’s -49kg 

 

Taekwondo Canada, I take that back 

It was a smart move to take Kafadar in this event as opposed to the athlete who beat Kraayeveld

Kafadar picks up a Taekwondo quota

5 minutes ago, Josh said:

Squads have been announced for this seasons World Cups, and Final Olympic Qualification Regatta. 

 

https://rowingcanada.org/canadian-rowing-team-announced-for-2024-world-cups-and-final-olympic-qualification-regatta/

Oh wow - I definitely expected Canada to have more of a presence at the last chance qualifiers. It absolutely seems like the right call to focus on fewer crews but ensuring they have the best possible chances but really was expecting Trevor Jones to compete in the men's single.

@Joshi fully read your comment and didn’t bother following up or watching the live stream! 

1 minute ago, Josh said:

I’m reading a SwimSwam article on the matter, theoretically if he wanted to switch back to the United States in time for the LA 2028 quad he could, although he’d have refrain from swimming internationally for three years. Also a change is permanent, and there’s no guarantee that he’ll make the US Olympic team so who knows. A SwimSwam commentator (mind you I take everything users on there say with a grain of salt, but in case they are telling the truth I decided to mention it) also noticed that Kharun wore USA Swimming attire at Canadian World Trials last year. If he’s long term choosing Canada as his country, it’s a bit strange to be sporting another countries attire.

We also don't really know everyone's motivations either - I just think it's a bit sus that he hasn't been participating in the relays and just does individual events. Again everyone's motivations and long term goals are different so let's see how it pans out. 

Just now, NearPup said:

Ilya Kharun has acquired  citizenship.

 

I’ll let everyone panic for a minute.

 

Okay, now that a few people had heart attacks: he plans to continue swimming for Canada.

This has been one thing I've been low-key worried about for awhile. I think my lack of trust over Condorelli and Sanchez has led me to this. Great to hear he plans on swimming for Canada. Long term or just for this quad?

2 minutes ago, NearPup said:

Tye Ikeda picked up a quota in the 50m riffle 3 positions.

And this is the first time since 2008 the shooting team has been more than 2 athletes.