From Canada to Paris and back with Love and Medals

Canada’s Olympic athletes returned home from their historic 2024 Paris Games feat with a record haul of medals. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially ended, and Canada achieved an impressive 27 medals, including nine gold medals—a first for Canada since the boycotted 1984 Summer Olympics.

Leading the medal hunt for Canada were Summer McIntosh, who secured three gold medals, and Penny Oleksiak, whose four medals matched the Canadian record for most medals won at an Olympic Summer Games. 🏊‍♀️🥇

ETHAN KATZBERG, swung his way to a gold medal in hammer throw on the athletics field. Additionally, swimmers Kylie Masse and Joshua Liendo brought home medals for Canada. Liendo won silver in the men’s 100-metre butterfly, while Masse took home bronze in the women’s 200-metre backstroke. 🏊‍♂️🥈🏊‍♀️🥉

Even Canada’s youngest Olympian, Fay De Fazio Ebert, made a stylish entrance by riding her skateboard through the airport. Fay was Canada’s youngest Olympic team member since 1976. 🛹🥳

These remarkable achievements set new records for Canada in a non-boycotted Olympics, showcasing the nation’s athletic prowess and determination. 🌟

By Carwyn Holland

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