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Canadian diver Caeli McKay has learned to define her own success in the face of Olympic heartbreak
For the 25-year-old, fourth place is a trend — one that is as strong as ever as she steps away from Paris 2024, where she finished fourth twice, once alongside 19-year-old Kate Miller.
Hang it in the Louvre: Paris Olympics painted with agonizingly beautiful photo finishes
With a chance at Olympic glory once every four years, getting the right result is critical to the integrity of the Games, and that's where the emotional component of sports enters the equation. As ABC's Wide World of Sports once put it, it's the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.
Canada's Betteridge, Baldoni gearing up for 'exciting' Olympic debut of kayak cross
Lois Betteridge is excited to be at the Olympics for the first time. As she navigates her first Games experience, she gets the rare opportunity to take on a brand new event — kayak cross.
Finding reps through repechage, Canadian rowers eye Paris podiums despite smaller team
The Canadian rowing contingent at Paris 2024 is much smaller than it was at the Tokyo Games, but there's still hope for medal results in the women's lightweight double sculls and women's eight.
Not far from home, Canadian canoeist Alex Baldoni impresses in Paris Olympic debut
Born and raised in nearby Pau, France, the 20-year-old will have childhood friends and family in the stands when he hits the white water at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Notebook
Pro opportunity could shift U Sports women's soccer landscape ahead of 2024 campaign
As football players garner NFL and CFL interest, and the RSEQ women's hockey conference approaches a breaking point, U Sports faces change in 2024-25.
Committed to improvement, UNB men's hockey team aims for golden end to perfect season
The UNB Reds men's hockey team hasn't lost a game in over a year, and is looking to complete a perfect season when they take on the 2024 U Sports men's hockey championship in Toronto.
UBC seeking championship double as top-seeded men's, women's teams host Canada West hockey finals
While UBC's women's hockey program looks to win a third-straight Canada West championship, the men are looking for their first in 53 years while hosting the series for the first time.
U of T swimmers strive for OUA, U Sports titles while eyeing Olympic trials
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues swimming programs have been among the best in Canada over the last half-century, thanks in large part to head coach Byron MacDonald, who has established a level of excellence within the program.
Surging Ottawa men's team aims to flip the script on Carleton at Capital Hoops showdown
For over two decades, Carleton has dominated the Ottawa rivalry in men's basketball while establishing itself as the pre-eminent force in Canadian university basketball. Yet this season, men's basketball in the nation's capital looks different.