Tokyo Olympics
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Damian Warner celebrates Canada’s Walk of Fame induction in hometown event at Western UniversityLondon, Ont.-born Olympic gold medalist Damian Warner is celebrating in his hometown after being inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame last year.CanadaNov 14, 2022
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Swimming caps designed for afro hair approved after Tokyo Olympic banFINA has approved a cap designed for Black swimmers' natural hair that was previously banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a review on Friday.SportsSep 4, 2022
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London’s Aquatic Wall of Fame to honour swimmers Maggie Mac Neil and Jillian BestThe ceremony will take place on Friday, May 13, at 3:20 p.m. at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre in London’s east end.SportsMay 11, 2022
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Former sprint star Bruny Surin thrilled to mentor Canada’s athletes at 2024 Paris OlympicsBruny Surin was named the Canadian team's chef de mission for the 2024 Paris Olympic. The chef de mission is an ambassador for the entire team leading into and during the Games.SportsMay 6, 2022
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Canada to be upgraded to silver in Tokyo Olympics relay after U.K. doping violationGreat Britain's C.J. Ujah tested positive for banned substances after he and his team finished second to Italy in the 4x100-metre relay by 0.01 seconds in August.SportsFeb 18, 2022
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Quebec diver Jennifer Abel announces her retirementQuebec Olympic silver and bronze medallist Jennifer Abel is retiring, after winning 10 world championship medals, the most by any Canadian diver.SportsNov 23, 2021
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Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe shares mental health struggles during Tokyo Olympics'The pandemic, the change of coaching staff, the lack of clarity over my position in the team — getting to the Olympics wasn't just a magical cure for all of this.'CanadaSep 23, 2021
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Cannabis ban for athletes will be reviewed, World Anti-Doping Agency saysU.S. track and field athlete Sha'Carri Richardson missed the Tokyo Games after testing positive for cannabis, which she said she used to help cope with the death of her mother.SportsSep 15, 2021
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London Olympians get long overdue applause during local celebrationThe five walked onto the field to roaring applause, something they sorely missed during this year's games.SportsAug 28, 2021
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Canadian goalkeeper Labbe expected to sign two year deal with Paris Saint GermainGoalkeeper Stephanie Labbe, whose penalty shootout heroics helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, is expected to undergo a medical Thursday and sign a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. A source, granted anonymity because the deal had yet to be made public, confirmed the move. READ MORE: Canada defeats Sweden, brings home gold in women’s Olympic soccer...SportsAug 26, 2021
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