Oleksiak and Ruck became the first athletes born in the 21st century to win an Olympic medal. Kylie Masse, 100-metre backstroke: Canada’s breakthrough in the pool continued with a surprise bronze medal by Masse, of LaSalle, Ont. Women’s soccer: They captured the hearts of the nation four years earlier in London when they won bronze. Four years after losing bronze due to a lane violation, Canada won bronze after the the U.S. was disqualified for an illegal exchange. She overcame a crash and a broken shifter barely one lap in to surge from 25th to third to win bronze.

Source: National Post August 21, 2016 15:11 UTC