Maggie Mac Neil provides priceless reaction to her golden moment
London, Ont., native captures Canada's 1st gold medal of Tokyo 2020
Maggie Mac Neil just won Canada's first gold medal at Tokyo 2020 when she looked up at the scoreboard.
She squinted as she then realized her name topped the list of swimmers competing in the women's 100-metre butterfly final.
An ordinary reaction — especially for those who wear glasses — after an extraordinary result.
A golden reaction for a golden moment<br><br>Maggie Mac Neil 🇨🇦 wins Canada's first gold medal of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> in the 100m butterfly<br><br>Watch live: <a href="https://t.co/WrexsnEcRw">https://t.co/WrexsnEcRw</a> <a href="https://t.co/NvVJPwOBPA">pic.twitter.com/NvVJPwOBPA</a>
—@CBCOlympicsWhen you realise you just won Olympic gold! 😮<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swimming?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Swimming</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/hKKFJlUYNc">pic.twitter.com/hKKFJlUYNc</a>
—@OlympicsThe replay of Maggie Mac Neil squinting before realizing she won gold — because she doesn't wear contacts when she swims — makes me laugh every time I see it <a href="https://t.co/vyYFSHam3C">pic.twitter.com/vyYFSHam3C</a>
—@btaplattMaggie Mac Neil squinting to see across the pool is the closest I've ever felt to an Olympic athlete, thank you, Superstar. <a href="https://t.co/6LlLFLTUnw">https://t.co/6LlLFLTUnw</a>
—@perreauxMaggie Mac Neil's delayed reaction because she couldn't see the results is an early Olympic highlight <a href="https://t.co/TQi1sfQb9B">https://t.co/TQi1sfQb9B</a>
—@DavidSRudinMac Neil became an Olympic champion in a Canadian-record time of 55.06 seconds.
From Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to musical group The Arkells, the nation rejoiced as the 21-year-old became Canada's first gold medallist in Tokyo.
That’s how it’s done! Congratulations, <a href="https://twitter.com/mags_swims26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mags_Swims26</a>, on bringing home Canada’s first gold medal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamCanada?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamCanada</a> <a href="https://t.co/nVSlj9wLro">https://t.co/nVSlj9wLro</a>
—@JustinTrudeauWhen you’re watching at the bar. <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamCanada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeamCanada</a>. Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/mags_swims26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mags_swims26</a> 👏👏👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 <a href="https://t.co/47C6V3NO68">pic.twitter.com/47C6V3NO68</a>
—@arkellsmusicI am so happy for Maggie! And for Swimming Canada. I had a total scream at the TV and cry with joy and happiness moment. Wow! This team is magical.
—@marktewksSHE DID IT SHE DID IT SHE DID IT OMG <a href="https://twitter.com/mags_swims26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mags_swims26</a> IS AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION
—@b_macleanToday, the Toronto Sign will be lit gold in celebration of Canada’s first gold medal win at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> Olympics. <br><br>Congratulations to Maggie Mac Neil on winning gold in the women's 100m butterfly. <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamCanada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeamCanada</a> <a href="https://t.co/BfrEWVtGab">pic.twitter.com/BfrEWVtGab</a>
—@JohnToryIn her first Olympics, the London, Ont., native already has two medals.
The London Aquatic Club gathered at the Oxford Drive-In near Woodstock to cheer on grad Maggie Mac Neil in her swim tonight. It was a blast to hear this crowd go wild as she won gold. 🥇 <a href="https://t.co/6SHaSP9ICT">pic.twitter.com/6SHaSP9ICT</a>
—@MeganatLFPressMac Neil was part of the Canadian women's 4x100-metre freestyle relay team that won silver.
WATCH | Maggie Mac Neil wins gold in 100m butterfly:
