Official announcement from the Canadian Olympic Committee

Mississauga's Katie Vincent Wins Gold in Photo Finish at Paris 2024

Aug 10, 2024, 12:12 PM

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent from Mississauga achieved a historic victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning gold in the women's single 200-metre canoe sprint. This marks Canada's first Olympic title in a women's canoe event. Vincent's win came in a thrilling photo finish, securing the gold by a mere one one-hundredth of a second. This victory, which is her second medal at the Games, contributes to Canada's medal tally, bringing it to 25, setting a new record for the country outside of the boycotted 1984 Olympics.