‘Ottawa’ Canada’s Goal at Rio Olympics Set at 19 Medals
Own the Podium has set an official goal of 19 medals for Canada and a “stretch” goal of finishing among the top 12 in the overall medal count at the Rio Olympics.
Canada won 18 medals four years ago at the London Games — one gold, five silver and 12 bronze. This time around, the best chances for Canada are expected to come in track and field, diving, swimming, cycling and women’s wrestling.
But given recent successes at Wimbledon, on the LPGA tour, and at world championships, Milos Raonic and Brooke Henderson are also strong contenders, along with Canadian beach volleyball players and female boxers.
“Canada is ready,” Anne Merklinger, chief executive officer of Own the Podium, pledged Wednesday morning.
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