Canadian Roundup: World silver, LPGA title, volleyball victories & more
Whether you’re a summer sports fan or winter fanatic, this weekend had something for everything.
From the first short track speed skating Olympic qualifier, to the tee in New Zealand, here’s the latest from Team Canada.
Rowing
READ: Silver for Canadian women’s eight at Worlds
Canada’s women’s eight team was all smiles on Sunday, after the crew raced to a silver medal at the World Rowing Championships in Florida. Lisa Roman, Kristin Bauder, Nicole Hare, Hillary Janssens, Christine Roper, Susanne Grainger, Jennifer Martins, Rebecca Zimmerman and coxswain Kristen Kit, came back after sitting in fourth at the 500m mark, to finish just 0.69 of a second behind Romania’s gold medallists.
Golf
READ: Henderson secures fifth LGPA title in New Zealand
Brooke Henderson scored her fifth career LPGA title on Sunday, at the New Zealand Women’s Open. The twenty-year-old finished with a 3-under 69 in the final round to win her second tour title of the 2017 season.
Volleyball
Canada’s women’s volleyball team won gold at the NORCECA Continental Championship on Saturday night, to earn a spot at the 2018 World Championships. The Canadians defeated Cuba in straight sets (25-18, 25-15, 25-23), fuelled by a home crowd in Langley, BC. The men’s team also earned a spot at worlds, after beating Mexico 3-1 to win bronze in Colorado Springs.
Short Track Speed Skating
READ: Canadians land four medals at short track World Cup opener
It was a super Sunday for Team Canada’s short track speed skaters at the first Olympic qualifier in Budapest. Kim Boutin led the team, claiming silver in both the 1500m and 1000m. The men’s (gold) and women’s (silver) relay teams both earned a spot on the podium, allowing Canada to leave with four medals.
