As the world watched in awe, Team Canada delivered an unforgettable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing unparalleled talent, determination, and unity. From record-breaking feats to heartwarming moments of sportsmanship, our athletes have once again proven that Canada is a powerhouse on the global stage.
We celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Olympians, reflecting on the moments that brought us to our feet and filled us with pride. Join us as we delve into the stories behind the medals, the dedication that fuels their success, and the inspiration they bring to all Canadians.
On the Podium
(Photos by Candice Ward/COC and 2024 Getty Images)
Christa Deguchi – Judo | Women’s 57kg | Gold
Christa Deguchi became the Olympic champion in judo after defeating South Korea’s, Huh Mimi, in the finals and France’s, Sarah Leonie Cysique, in the semifinals. Deguchi was already decorated as Canada’s most successful female judoka as she won the 2019 world title and 2023 Senior World Championships, and collected numerous medals at the International Judo Federation (IJF) events.
Summer McIntosh – Swimming | Women’s 400m IM, 200m Butterfly, 200m IM | Gold – Swimming | Women’s 400m Freestyle | Silver
At only 17 years old, Summer McIntosh stuns the competition and becomes the first Canadian to win 3 gold medals at a single Olympic games on top of her silver finish in the Women’s 400m Freestyle race. Heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics, McIntosh was an anticipated gold medal contender as she demonstrated her resilience and power at the 2023 FINA World Aquatics Championships.
Ethan Katzberg – Athletics | Men’s Hammer Throw | Gold
Ethan Katzberg continues making history in Paris after his World Championships win in 2023. In the Olympics hammer throw final, Katzberg launched an outstanding 84.12m first throw, the furthest distance of the whole competition beating out fellow medallists from Hungary and Ukraine. At just 22 years old, Katzberg became Canada’s first gold medallist in any throwing event since 1904, winning by an impressive margin of 4.15m.
Camryn Rogers – Athletics | Women’s Hammer Throw | Gold
Camryn Rogers clinched the gold medal in Women’s Hammer Throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a remarkable throw of 76.97m. Competing in her second Olympics, Rogers’ outstanding performance landed her as the first Canadian woman to ever win an Olympic medal in a throwing event.
Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney, & Andre De Grasse – Athletics | Men’s 4x100m Relay | Gold
Canada’s men’s 4x100m relay team sprinted to gold, securing their third consecutive Olympic medal in the event. Anchored by Andre De Grasse, who now ties swimmer Penny Oleksiak as Canada’s all-time most decorated Olympian with 7 career medals, the team delivered a stunning performance that cemented their place in Canadian sports history.
Katie Vincent – Canoe/Kayak | Sprint C-1 200m | Gold
Katie Vincent powered her way to gold in the C-1 200m sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in this event. Her dominant performance solidified her status as one of the top paddlers in the world, adding to her impressive career achievements.
Philip Kim – Breaking | B-Boys | Gold
Philip Kim, better known as Phil Wizard, clinched the gold medal in breaking’s debut at Paris 2024. As a world champion, Phil Wizard wowed both the audience and judges with his show-stopping, creative moves, ultimately “out-breaking” France’s Dany Dann in the final.
Olivia Apps, Fancy Bermudez, Alysha Corrigan, Caroline Crossley, Chloe Daniels, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Piper Logan, Carissa Norsten, Taylor Perry, Krissy Scurfield, Florence Symonds, Shalaya Valenzuela, Keyara Wardley, Charity Williams – Rugby Sevens | Women | Silver
Team Canada’s Women’s Rugby Sevens team delivered a phenomenal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning a well-deserved silver medal after facing New Zealand, who won gold at Tokyo 2020. Their tenacity and teamwork on the field showcased the spirit and strength of Canadian athletes, inspiring fans across the nation and beyond. This was Canada’s best-ever result in the event after winning a bronze at Rio 2026 and placing ninth at Tokyo 2020.
Jessica Sevick, Caileigh Filmer, Maya Meschkuleit, Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, Avalon Wasteneys, Sydney Payne, Kristina Walker, Abby Dent, Kristen Kit – Rowing | Women’s Eight | Silver
Team Canada secured their second consecutive Olympic medal in women’s eight rowing with a thrilling performance against Romania. Building on their gold medal victory at the Tokyo 2020 Games, the Canadian rowers demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, solidifying their place among the world’s elite. This is Canada’s sixth Olympic medal all-time in the women’s eight.
Josh Liendo – Swimming | Men’s 100m Butterfly | Silver
Josh Liendo clinched a bronze medal in the men’s 100m butterfly at the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding to his impressive international results. Sharing the podium with fellow Canadian Ilya Kharun, who won the bronze medal, Josh’s remarkable performance highlights his prowess and consistency in the pool, following his successes at the 2023 World Championships and 2022 Commonwealth Games where he placed silver and gold respectively in the 100m butterfly.
Maude Charron – Weightlifting | Women’s 59kg | Silver
Maude Charron, one of Canada’s flag bearers at the Paris 2024 Games, won her second consecutive Olympic medal by claiming silver in weightlifting. Competing in the 64kg category, Charron lifted a combined total of 231kg, showcasing her incredible strength and solidifying her status as one of Canada’s top athletes.
Brandi Wilkerson & Melissa Humana-Paredes – Beach Volleyball | Women | Silver
Brandi Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes captured a silver medal in beach volleyball at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking a historic first Olympic medal for Canada in the sport. Under the stunning lights of Eiffel Tower Stadium, Wilkerson and Humana-Paredes demonstrated remarkable teamwork and resilience, showcasing their elite status on the global stage.
Marco Arop – Athletics | 800m | Silver
Marco Arop earned a silver medal in the men’s 800m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clocking a blistering 1:41.20 to set a new North American area record. The 25-year-old’s incredible performance solidified his place among the world’s elite middle-distance runners.
Eleanor Harvey – Fencing | Women’s Individual Foil | Bronze
In an intense match-up against Italy’s Alice Volpi, Eleanor Harvey made history at the Paris Olympics by winning bronze in women’s foil fencing, becoming Canada’s first-ever Olympic medallist in the sport. Building on her experiences from the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, FIE World Championships, and Pan American Games, Harvey’s dedication and growth shone through as she achieved this landmark victory, cementing her legacy in Canadian fencing.
Rylan Wiens & Nathan Zsombor-Murray – Diving | Men’s 10m Synchro | Bronze
Rylan Wiens and Nathan Zsombor-Murray delivered an outstanding performance, winning Canada’s first Olympic medal, a bronze, in men’s 10m synchronized diving. They earned a total of 422.13 points, securing their podium spot behind China and Great Britain, This is a historic achievement for the pair in addition to winning bronze at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships.
Ilya Kharun – Swimming | Men’s 200m Butterfly, Men’s 100m Butterfly | Bronze
19-year-old, Ilya Kharun, triumphed at the Paris Olympics by winning bronze in both the men’s 200m and 100m butterfly events, finishing with a time of 1:52.80 and 50.45 respectively. Sharing the podium with teammate Josh Liendo in the 100m, Kharun’s remarkable achievements underscore Canada’s strength in swimming and highlight his impressive talent.
Sophiane Méthot – Trampoline | Women | Bronze
Sophiane Méthot showcased her exceptional talent at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing a bronze medal in trampoline. Battling through several injuries leading up to Tokyo 2020, overcoming mental blocks, and placing fifth at the 2023 World Championships, Méthot delivered a beautiful 55.650 final scoring routine against the world’s elite, including Hu Yicheng of China and winner, Bryony Page of Great Britain.
Gabriela Dabrowski & Félix Auger-Aliassime – Tennis | Mixed Doubles | Bronze
Gabriela Dabrowski and Félix Auger-Aliassime secured Canada’s first-ever Olympic medal in mixed doubles tennis by defeating Wesley Koolhof and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the bronze medal match. Their impressive teamwork and determination led to this significant improvement since Tokyo 2020 where the pair went out in Round 1.
Kylie Masse – Swimming | Women’s 200m Backstroke | Bronze
Kylie Masse earned a bronze medal in the Women’s 200m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding to her impressive achievements following her silver medal win in Tokyo 2020. As one of Canada’s top swimmers, Masse is now the first Canadian swimmer to win an individual medal at three Olympic Games.
Wyatt Sanford – Boxing | Men’s 63.5kg | Bronze
Wyatt Sanford secured a bronze medal in Men’s 63.5kg boxing at the Paris Olympics, marking Canada’s first Olympic boxing medal in 28 years. Building on his gold medal victory at the 2023 Pan American Games, Sanford’s tenacity and skill have solidified his place among Canada’s boxing elite.
Alysha Newman – Athletics | Women’s Pole Vault | Bronze
Alysha Newman captured a bronze medal in women’s pole vault at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing her incredible skill and determination. After a strong performance throughout the competition, Newman clinched her medal with a clearance of 4.85 meters and shared the podium with competitors from Australia and the United States.
Skylar Park – Taekwondo – Women’s 57kg | Bronze
Skylar Park fights to earn a bronze medal in taekwondo while her father and coach, Jae Park, cheered from the sidelines. By the end of 2023, Park earned four international victories, including a gold medal at the 2023 Pan Am Games, and she was ranked third in the world.
Sloan Mackenzie & Katie Vincent – Canoe/Kayak | Sprint C-2 500m | Bronze
In a thrilling photo finish, Sloan MacKenzie and Katie Vincent claimed bronze in the C-2 500m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, just 0.06 seconds shy of silver, as Ukraine edged them out at the line. Building on their 2023 World Championship bronze and recent World Cup silver, the duo continues to prove their prowess on the international stage.
Honourable Mentions
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Women’s Soccer: A Journey of Strength and Resilience at Paris 2024
Team Canada’s women’s soccer team showcased remarkable strength and resilience throughout the Paris 2024 Games. Defender Vanessa Gilles’ crucial goal against Colombia propelled Canada into the quarterfinals. Despite dominating their match against Germany, they faced a heartbreaking exit in a penalty shootout. Overcoming earlier challenges, the team’s performance demonstrated their determination and skill on the world stage.
Damian Warner: Inspiration Admist Olympic Setbacks
Despite an unfortunate outcome at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Damian Warner remains proud of his illustrious athletic career. Warner bowed out the competition following three consecutive missed attempts in pole vault. Reflecting on his accomplishments, including winning gold in the decathlon at Tokyo 2020, Warner expresses his determination to compete on the world stage again. His resilience and drive continue to inspire, as he looks forward to future opportunities to showcase his exceptional talent.
Phil Wizard Breaks New Ground: Gold and Glory in Paris 2024
Phil Wizard not only secured gold in breaking’s Olympic debut at Paris 2024 but also played a pivotal role in bringing more attention and respect to the sport. With his dynamic, creative moves, Phil captivated the world, proving that breaking belongs on the Olympic stage and inspiring a new generation of dancers.
Bidding Adieu to the Paris Games
With a final medal count of 27, Canada proudly concludes the Paris 2024 olympics games with 9 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze medals! We are so incredibly proud of all the athletes for representing Team Canada confidently and fighting with resilience, strength, and honour while facing pressure and uncertainty. We can’t wait to see what’s in-store for these olympians and for the next generation of athletes entering the LA 2028 Olympic games. GO CANADA GO!
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