The lucky loonie: Canada's good-luck charm

By Aaron Stern, CBC Sports

Do you believe in good-luck charms? Apparently many Canadians do, as several "lucky loonies" have been planted at various venues in Rio.

Strategically placed Canadian one-dollar coins have appeared at past Olympics, so it's no surprise that the trend has carried over to this year's Games.

Loonie No. 1: Canadian resident Ian Andrew decided to bury a coin when playing on the Rio golf course just before the Olympics. He wants to set the record straight, though — this move was spontaneous and not pre-planned.

Loonie No. 2:  Much has been made about the loonie put in the lining of the Olympic pool. This was done by a man from Almonte, Ont,, who decided to add this little charm while helping install the pool.

*Correction: This coin planted was in fact a Toonie

Loonie No. 3: Team Canada beach volleyball player and part-time luck spreader Jamie Broder decided to join in on the action and put a loonie in the sand before she got started in the Games.

But perhaps the best good-luck charm of all is the "lucky Penny" in the pool.

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