Aug 3: At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Canada’s women’s eight rowing team clinched a silver medal in a thrilling race. The team, which includes Jessica Sevick, Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, Alexis Cronk, Kirsten Edwards, Sydney Payne, Avalon Wasteneys, Kristina Walker, Morgan Rosts, and coxswain Kristen Kit, finished with a time of 6:03.57. They narrowly missed the gold, finishing just 0.75 seconds behind Great Britain. This silver medal adds to their impressive legacy, following their gold medal win in Tokyo 2020.
The Canadians demonstrated consistent strength throughout the race, placing third in the first 500 meters before pushing ahead in the final stretch to secure second place. This performance solidifies their status as one of the top rowing teams globally.
The victory was particularly sweet for team members Payne, Wasteneys, and Kit, who were part of the gold-winning team in Tokyo. Their experience and determination were crucial in securing this podium finish.
This achievement highlights Canada’s continued excellence in rowing and sets a high standard for future competitions. The team’s dedication and hard work have once again made their nation proud on the international stage.
