Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has won her second medal at the Paris Olympics, capturing gold in the women’s single 200-metre final Saturday.
The 28-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., finished in 44.12 seconds, a world and Olympic best, just ahead of Nevin Harrison of the United States who won silver in 44:13 seconds.
Fellow Canadian Sophia Jensen, of Chelsea, Que., finished in sixth with a time of 45.08.
Vincent’s medal marked Canada’s eighth gold and 25th overall at the Paris Games. Both totals set a new mark for the most the country has won at a non-boycotted Summer Olympics.
WATCH l Vincent wins record-setting gold medal:
Katie Vincent of Mississauga, Ont., claims the gold medal in the women’s canoe sprint C1 200-metre final at Paris 2024 with an Olympic record time of 44.12. Canada establishes a new record for gold (eight) and total medals (25) at a non-boycotted Summer Games. Sophia Jensen of Chelsea, Que., finished sixth in the final.
Vincent is the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in canoe-kayak sprint.
She and Sloan MacKenzie of Windsor Junction, N.S., won bronze in the women’s double 500m on Friday.
Earlier on Saturday, kayaker Michelle Russell, of Fall River, N.S., came eighth in the women’s single 500m final and Riley Melanson of Dartmouth finished sixth in a placing race.
WATCH l Vincent reflects on winning Olympic gold:
Katie Vincent of Mississauga, Ont., spoke with CBC Sports after winning Canada’s eighth gold medal and 25th medal overall at Paris 2024, both national records for a non-boycotted Summer Olympic Games.
More to come.