Canada had a remarkable showing in Rio, winning the most medals in our nation's history (in a non-boycotted Summer Games).
Canada Games alumni played an integral role in Canada's success.
Of the 22 medals won, Canada Games alumni contributed to 14 (64%). If we only take into account sports that had alumni representation, the number jumps to 70% (14/20).
Below is the list of Canada Games alumni who medalled in Rio.
Patricia Obee (2009-BC) & Linsday Jennerich (2001-BC)
Silver in Lighweight Double Sculls
Andre De Grasse (2013-ON)
Silver in 200m
Sandrine Mainville (2009-QC)
Bronze in 4 x 100m freestyle relay
Kylie Masse (2013-ON)
Bronze in 100m backstroke
Meghan Benfeito (2005-QC)
Bronze in synchro 10m platform
Hilary Caldwell (2009-BC)
Bronze in 200m backstroke
Katerine Savard (2009-QC)
Bronze in 4 x 200m freestyle relay
Laura Brown (2005-AB) & Kristi Lay (2003/07-AB)
Bronze in team pusuit
Brianne Theisen-Eaton (2005-SK)
Bronze in heptathlon
Andre De Grasse (2013-ON)
Bronze in 100m
Meghan Benfeito (2005-QC)
Bronze in 10m platform
Rhian Wilkinson (2001-QC)
Diana Matheson (2001-ON)
Allysha Chapman(2005-ON)
Desiree Scott (2005-MB)
Shelina Zadorsky (2009-ON)
Andre De Grasse (2013-ON) & Akeem Haynes (2009-AB)
Bronze in 4 x 100m relay
Catharine Pendrel (2001-NB)
Bronze in cross-country
