Canadians in action on Day 7 in Rio

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (NEWS 1130) – Canada got its first gold on Day 6 thanks to Penny Oleksiak and more medals could be on the way on Day 7. Here are some notable events and Canadians to keep an eye Friday.

Women’s Soccer

Canada meets France in the quarterfinals. Canada was the only team to go 3-0 in the round robin. France went 2-1, beating Columbia and New Zealand but losing to the United States.

Women’s Basketball

Canada meets the United States Friday in a game that could determine who wins Group B. Both teams are 3-0. Canada is coming off a hard-fought win over a plucky Senegal squad.

Trampoline

Reigning gold medallist Rosie MacLennan begins her attempt to defend her Olympic title as the trampoline event start. The 27-year-old shone at London 2012 and because of that was the Canadian flag bearer this year.

Tennis

Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil play for bronze when they face Jack Sock and Steve Johnson of the United States. The Canadian lost a heartbreaker to Spain Thursday and Nestor had some harsh words for the umpire after a couple key blown calls.

Golf

Graham DeLaet and David Hearn tee off for Round 2 of the men’s tournament. DeLaet is sitting pretty tied for second place after an opening round 66 (with the help of his caddy, former NHLer Ray Whitney no less). Hearn has some ground to make up. He shot a 73 Thursday and is near the bottom of the field.

Swimming

Canada has one shot at a medal in the pool on Friday and it belongs to Hilary Caldwell who swims in the women’s 200-metre backstroke final. Chantal Van Landeghem and Michelle Williams have their qualifying heats for the 50-metre freestyle, as does Ryan Cochrane for his 1,500-metre freestyle race. Both men’s and women’s 4×100 medley relay teams have qualifying heats too.

Track and field

Track and field is the heart of the Summer Olympics and it gets underway Friday. Three Canadians — Evan Dunfee, Ben Thome and Inaki Gomez take part in the men’s 20km race walk. Brandon McBride and Anthony Romaniw have their qualifying races for the men’s 800-metre and Brianne Theisen-Eaton begins her heptathlon.

 

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