Heating up just in time for the Games, Jacobs won Italy’s first sprint gold medal in 61 years.
Tag: Canada
Peaty Defends Olympic Title, Adds to Dominant Record
The top 16 fastest times that have ever been recorded in the Men’s 100 metre Breaststroke have all been swum by Peaty.
Canadian Federal Election Recap: Playing Cards with Regionalism and Unilateralism
Canada’s most recent federal election highly-contested largely due to the country’s increasing regional divides.
Evaluating Fake News in the Context of Canadian Media
Existing media and political institutions in Canada have made fighting fake news a lofty task for the federal government.
Revisiting the European Seal Ban in Canada
How the European Union’s ban of Canadian seal still affects the Inuit today, and potential solutions to the issue.
Drouin Wins High Jump Gold, Flirts with World Record
With an extra attempt left after securing gold, Drouin took his chances to set a world record.
Ledecky Breaks World Record for Fifth Time in 800 Metre Free
Ledecky was already celebrating when the rest of the pack were barely finished their final length.
Oleksiak Captures Canada’s First Swimming Gold in 24 Years
Oleksiak wins her fourth medal in Rio after tying for gold in the 100 metre Free.
Americans Stellar Again, Defend All-Around Title
The United States are the first team to defend this title since the Soviet Union won the event for nine straight times.