Durban Sandshark 154 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Canada's Rio 2016 Olympic women soccer 18-player team roster now up starring Christine Sinclair, Melissa Tancredi, Sophie Schmidt, Kadeisha Buchanan, and Rhian Wilkinson with some new looks. Kaylyn Kyle, Lauren Sesselmann, Carmelina Moscato, Jonelle Filigno and Adriana Leon from last year's World Cup roster as hosts are out by John Herdman. But Marie-Eve Nault with Kyle, Kailen Sheridan and Gabi Carle. #1 goalie Erin McLeod's hurt. Up to the young guns to step up in the face of on-paper thinness: http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/canada-womens-soccer-rio-olympics-christine-sinclair-john-herdman/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/olympics/veteran-christine-sinclair-leads-canadian-soccer-squad-for-rio/article30523270/ http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/rio2016/soccer/canada-olympic-soccer-roster-1.3643326 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Canada has declined three sailing boats... (both RS:X and 49er) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Wikipedia has Canada declining the women's 470 also. Wonder how much of this decision has to do with OTP funding for the next cycle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chateau Petrus 19 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Eugenie Bouchard is afraid of Zika and want to skip Rio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 No big lose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Canada has officially qualified 4 tennis players for Rio Singles: Raonic, Pospisil, Bouchard Doubles: Raonic/Pospisil and Bouchard/Dabrowski Mixed doubles will be announced in August, unlikely Canada competes in that event. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Durban Sandshark 154 Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Canada opens their campaign by beating Turkey in Manila for its first game 77-69: http://www.basketball.ca/en/news-article/smnt-opens-olympic-qualifying-tournament-with-77-69-win-over-tur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Durban Sandshark 154 Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Cory Joseph leads the way for Team Canada again in Manila as he scores 13 for their gritty 58-55 win over Senegal to advance onto the semifinals against New Zealand's Tall Blacks http://olympics.cbc.ca/news/article/canada-edges-senegal-advance-olympic-basketball-qualifier.html http://www.fiba.com/oqt/philippines/2016/news/canada-survive-gritty-senegal-to-advance If Canada can defeat France in the final, then I'll be presently happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 A lot of medal predictors are putting a lot of downward pressure on their Canada predictions. About a year ago it was 18 to 21, now its 13 to 16. Coming in for a worse performance then Beijing and London despite a lot of additional money. Will be interesting to see how it goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Just to point out how competitive Canadian track and field has become. Cam Levins, only qualifier in 5 and 10k in London. 7th in the 5k and likely won't get a coaches selection. Sarah Wells, #1 ranked Canadian hurdler at 400m, finishes 4th without OQT, with all 3 women in front of her running the OQT. She might not even be able to compete in the 4x400m with more then 3 women running the 400m standard already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chateau Petrus 19 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Bad news : Basketball Canada lost again France Good news : Beach Volleyball Canada qualified a second men team (very busy day with also to watch the F1 Grand Prix, Wimbledon final (Go Milos), Tour de France, Euro Final and for me the most important : the Canadian Athletics Trials for Rio) Edited July 10, 2016 by Chateau Petrus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Durban Sandshark 154 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Bad news : Basketball Canada lost again France But this was to be expected after they fell to Venezuela in Mexico City when the OQT groupings were set when facing experienced France. And Vinotinto was more experienced than Canada--and I know they're ruing that FIBA Americas semifinal loss that came back to haunt the Canadians coming in as the heavy and talented faves there. Still on track for Tokyo 2020. But some sooner Olympic basketball experience down in Rio De Janeiro would go a long way for this Canadian basketball golden generation. If they were in Group A with all that talent already there, none of that would matter. Now it's obviously a moot point. Off to look at 2019 World Basketball qualifications for Canada: https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2016/07/10/canadas-mens-basketball-team-loses-bid-to-qualify-for-rio-olympics.html France, like their female counterparts earlier on who also qualified, are just too damn good to be there. But that's why the qualification structure is set up as it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) All-in-all a good qualification effort from Canadian athletes. I pegged the time at or near London's (around 260 by first estimates) but the team has broken 300 and we will know by how much on Tuesday. It is in the hands of the Hitler of Athletics Canada and the final golf rankings. Qualifying in 27 and 28 sports, only missing handball is a good achievement. Men's basketball and rugby, men's diving, team synchronized swimming, badminton, women's weightlifting and canoe/kayak all featured disappointments. While athletics, swimming, cycling and volleyball were surprises. On better days the team should have been 340+, but them the breaks. Onwards to Rio and the 12 to 14 medals that Canadians will likely win. Edited July 11, 2016 by Faster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Barring any last minute changes, Canada's team size will be 313 athletes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chateau Petrus 19 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 For immediate releaseAthletics Canada Team Nominated for Rio 2016Sixty-five track and field athletes chosen to represent Canada TORONTO (July 11, 2016) – On Monday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Athletics Canada named the 65 athletes nominated to represent Team Canada in athletics at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21.Some of the athletes selected include: Shawn Barber (pole vault, 2015 World Champion) and Derek Drouin (high jump, 2015 World Champion and 2012 Olympic bronze medallist) as well as 2015 IAAF World Championship individual medallists Andre De Grasse (sprints), Brianne Theisen-Eaton (heptathlon), Benjamin Thorne (race walk) and Damian Warner (decathlon). The team is led by Head Coach and Chief Technical Officer, Peter Eriksson. The athletes earned their spots at the Canadian Championships and Selection Trials which took place July 7-10 at Foote Field in Edmonton, Alberta.All athletics competitions will be held at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhão), except for the marathons which will take place in the area of Sambódromo and race walking events in Pontal.At Rio 2016, Canada expects to field a team of approximately 315 athletes. QUOTES“This is the strongest and most well-rounded team I have ever been a part of. The team counts multiple world medallists and a talented roster who will challenge for the podium on the track, and in the field. My teammates and I are ready to compete for Canada in Rio.”Brianne Theisen-Eaton, Rio 2016 athlete“Following a very competitive Trials in Edmonton, we have nominated a versatile and focused group of athletes who will be ready to perform on-demand in Rio. The team is comprised of veterans who have already experienced international success, and up-and-coming athletes who are ready to take the next step.” Peter Eriksson, Head Coach, Athletics Canada“The recent results of these nominees is very good reason for Canada to be excited about track and field. This group continues to grow and I’m excited to see what they will bring to Rio. I wish all of you the absolute best in your final preparations as you set your sights for success.”Curt Harnett, Rio 2016 Team Canada Chef de Mission“As excitement grows for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, I know our track and field athletes are ready to make an extra effort to push for the podium against the world’s best. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I commend the work done by Athletics Canada to prepare our athletes named today to Team Canada. We’re all behind you.”The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with DisabilitiesThe athletics team that will represent Canada at Rio 2016 includes:Athletes: First Last Hometown Event Kelsie Ahbe Toronto, ON Pole Vault Mohammed Ahmed St. Catharines, ON 5000m, 10,000m Mobolade Ajomale Richmond Hill, ON 4x100m Relay Shawn Barber Toronto, ON Pole Vault Maria Bernard Calgary, AB 3000m Steeplechase Mathieu Bilodeau Calgary, AB 50km Race Walk Khamica Bingham Brampton, ON 4x100m Relay Melissa Bishop Eganville, ON 800m Nathan Brannen Cambridge, ON 1500m Lucas Bruchet Vancouver, BC 5000m Aaron Brown Toronto, ON 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay Alicia Brown Ottawa, ON 400m, 4x400m Relay Johnathan Cabral Péribonka, QC 110m Hurdles Chanice Chase Toronto, ON 400m Hurdles, 4x400m Relay Kendra Clarke Edmonton, AB 400m, 4x400m Relay Reid Coolsaet Hamilton, ON Marathon Brittany Crew East York, ON Shot Put Andre De Grasse Markham, ON 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay Derek Drouin Corunna, ON High Jump Krista DuChene Brantford, ON Marathon Evan Dunfee Richmond, BC 20km & 50km Race Walk Crystal Emmanuel East York, ON 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay Phylicia George Markham, ON 100m Hurdles, 4x100m Relay Eric Gillis Antigonish, NS Marathon Elizabeth Gleadle Vancouver, BC Javelin Inaki Gomez Vancouver, BC 20km Racewalk Akeem Haynes Calgary, AB 100m, 4x100m Relay Nikkita Holder Pickering, ON 100m Hurdles Matthew Hughes Oshawa, ON 3000m Steeplechase Kimberly Hyacinthe Terrebonne, QC 200m, 4x100m Relay Farah Jacques Gatineau, QC 4x100m Relay Sekou Kaba Ottawa, ON 110m Hurdles Marissa Kurtimah Guelph, ON 4x100m Relay Genevieve Lalonde Moncton, NB 3000m Steeplechase Oluwasegun Makinde Ottawa, ON 4x100m Relay Lanni Marchant London, ON 10,000m, Marathon Mike Mason Nanoose Bay, BC High Jump Brandon McBride Windsor, ON 800m Taylor Milne Callander, ON 3000m Steeplechase Noelle Montcalm Belle River, ON 400m Hurdles Carline Muir Edmonton, AB 400m, 4x400m Relay Tim Nedow Brockville, ON Shot Put Christabel Nettey Surrey, BC Long Jump Annika Newell Scarborough, ON Pole Vault Alysha Newman London, ON Pole Vault Jessica O'Connell Calgary, AB 5000m Charles Philibert-Thiboutot Quebec City, QC 1500m Micha Powell Montreal,QC 4x400m Relay Brendon Rodney Brampton, ON 200m, 4x100m Relay Anthony Romaniw Hamilton, ON 800m Andrea Seccafien Guelph, ON 5000m Nicole Sifuentes Winnipeg, MB 1500m Gabriela Stafford Toronto, ON 1500m Heather Steacy Lethbridge, AB Hammer Throw Hilary Stellingwerff Victoria, BC 1500m Taryn Suttie Hanley, SK Shot Put Erin Teschuk Winnipeg, MB 3000m Steeplechase Brianne Theisen-Eaton Humboldt, SK Heptathlon Benjamin Thorne Kitimat, BC 20km Race Walk Alyxandria Treasure Prince George, BC High Jump Damian Warner London, ON Decathlon Sage Watson Medicine Hat, AB 400m Hurdles, 4x400m Relay Angela Whyte Edmonton, AB 100m Hurdles Chris Winter North Vancouver, BC 3000m Steeplechase Natasha Wodak Vancouver, BC 10,000m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Durban Sandshark 154 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 The backlash begins on Canada's failure to qualify out of Manila. Mostly squared at Andrew Wiggins, Canada's brightest young NBA star who said no this time. Would he have helped Team Canada? Certainly. As would Kelly Olynyk (if he was healthy), Nik Stauskas, Dwight Powell, Andrew Nicholson ,and Jamal Murray. All declined to take part for various reasons. He'd no doubt bring further athleticism and his skills to the team in a more challenging field. Overall, I still strongly believe Canada was not going to defeat a veteran France in any case with Les Bleues' depth; they outplayed Canada. Wiggins needs, in his perspective, to focus on his upcoming third NBA season getting accustomed with a new coach in Tom Thibadeau and his schemes that can improve in building the Minnesota Timberwolves as a rising young and talented team. But RDS' Peter Yannopoulos couldn't defend their (Wiggins and Stauskas) decisions to forego Manila after playing last year in Mexico City at the FIBA Americas. It's just that many Canadian basketball fans right now are disappointed in having to endure another four years to see Canada back in the men's Olympic basketball scene to support--and its young stars' presence in Manila (or lack thereof) will continue to be debated. There was great effort with what they had already, nonetheless. There's actually some Canadian basketball depth already. http://olympics.cbc.ca/news/article/andrew-wiggins-gets-heat-from-canadians-for-olympic-qualifier-absence.html On the other hand, if Tristan Thompson played in Mexico City a little less than a year ago with the teammates already present and had his contract issues sorted, Canada would already be there with the women's team no doubt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 I just don't get Athletics Canada. They've had 4 or 5 women run Olympic standards, including at the trials in the 100 and 200m. Yet are only enter 1 in the 100m and 2 in the 200m. Yet they are all going to be there for the relay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I just don't get Athletics Canada. They've had 4 or 5 women run Olympic standards, including at the trials in the 100 and 200m. Yet are only enter 1 in the 100m and 2 in the 200m. Yet they are all going to be there for the relay. They want results. Is it likely any of them do well in those events? Probably not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 They are sending them anyways to run in the relay. Charles Allen had to fight AC to go to Athens. He ran 3 PBs and finished as the co-best finisher for a Canadian in 2004. Giving people a chance works wonders. It just doesn't make sense to spend the money to send them and not bother to enter them into all the events they qualified for. I cannot imagine the COC thinks this will be a good games for Canadian athletes. Matching Sydney at this point would be considered a success. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Raonic has withdrawn, what an idiot. You take a spot from Nestor and now withdraw. I have no respect for these kinda high maintenance athletes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 It doesn't look like Canada will lose the men's double quota though. Pospisil/Nestor would probably be a better pairing then Pospisil/Raonic anyways. It is just so amusing that 2 women have pulled out because of Zika, while 20+ men have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bezzi 249 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 It's better these guys never leave Canada. Some cases of Zika were reported in many other countries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 It doesn't look like Canada will lose the men's double quota though. Pospisil/Nestor would probably be a better pairing then Pospisil/Raonic anyways. It is just so amusing that 2 women have pulled out because of Zika, while 20+ men have. I hope Dabrowski and Pospisil or Nestor compete in the mixed doubles, its probably the best chance for a medal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Do think Canada could be in line for any flatwater quota redistribution given Romania and Belarus have lost like 12 quota places? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Do think Canada could be in line for any flatwater quota redistribution given Romania and Belarus have lost like 12 quota places? I hope so. Canada is second in the C2 reallocation line. Germany is first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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