Andre De Grasse among Canadian athletes having successful summer, which bodes ... - National Post
“A medal a year out of the Olympics means only good things for next year,” Cochrane said. That might make next year’s Summer Olympics very different for Canada than London. There were some highlights in 2012 — Rosie MacLennan’s trampoline gold, the women’s soccer team’s bronze medal — but Canada managed just the one gold, and 18 total medals, tying for 13th with Hungary. Based on this summer, next summer could be defined by Canada’s ascendant athletes. There will be veterans to watch — Cochrane, MacLennan and canoe sprinter Mark de Jonge come to mind — but it is the athletes who have never been on an Olympic podium that could provide the highest highs for Canada in Brazil. What’s more: Those highs could come in high profile events. Summertime accomplishments: three podium finishes on Beach Volleyball World Tour. Previous Olympic best: N/A. Olympic outlook: Expect Brazil to dominate on the home sand. Pavan and Bansley are the team keeping Brazil from total world domination. Previous Olympic best: N/A. Olympic outlook: It. Source: news.nationalpost.com
