The 7 defending individual Canadian Pan Am Champions
Feature: Rosie MacLennan jumps to the gold medal in the women’s trampoline at the London 2012 Olympics
Seven champions from four years ago at Guadalajara 2011 return to the Pan Am Games this summer to reclaim their titles.
Open water
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Richard Weinberger (center) with Guadalajara 2011 open water medallists
London 2012 bronze medallist and defending Pan Am champion, Richard Weinberger returns to the water for the 10km marathon on July 12.
Badminton
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Michelle Li with partner Alex Bruce compete in the gold medal game at Guadalajara 2011
Michelle Li secured gold in both the women’s singles and doubles events in 2011. At TO2015, Li is scheduled to compete in singles only at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
Boxing
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Flyweight champion Mandy Bujold will throw punches in the 48-51kg category at the Oshawa Sports Centre, July 18 – 25.
Equestrian
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Jessica Phoenix riding Pavarotti at 2014 World Equestrian Games in France.
Jessica Phoenix will defend her title at the Pan Am Cross-Country Centre in individual eventing.
Gymnastics
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Keegan Soehn competes at Guadalajara 2011
Olympic and Pan Am Champion, Rosie MacLennan will compete in the women’s individual trampoline. Keegan Soehn will defend his title on the men’s side.
Table tennis
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Mo Zhang competing at Guadalajara 2011
Two-time Olympian and Guadalajara 2011 singles champ, Mo Zhang, will compete in the singles and team events at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
Water skiing
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Whitney McClintock competing in the slalom course at the Mastercraft Pro Water Ski Shootout in Calgary, 2014
Whitney McClintock won the gold medal in tricks, but aims to pick up a few more medals this summer in slalom and jump along with the overall title.
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The 6 defending Pan Am Champion teams
