The most successful non-boycotted Summer Olympics for Team Canada has come to a conclusion following Sunday’s closing ceremony.
Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg led their Canadian teammates into the Stade de France for the event finale.
This duo ❤️ pic.twitter.com/CubVuMSk7R
— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) August 11, 2024
In total, 50 athletes will be returning home to Canada with medals around their necks as Canada earned 27 podium finishes.
The 27 medals won by Canada surpassed the previous best of 24 medals at a non-boycotted Summer Olympics (Tokyo 2020).
Representing the True North 🇨🇦
— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) August 11, 2024
Canada’s #Paris2024 Olympians arriving at Stade de France for the closing ceremony 🏟️ #TeamCanada | @RC_Sports pic.twitter.com/Bn3lukrxwj
Among those finishes, Andre De Grasse tied Penny Oleksiak as Canada’s most decorated Olympian with seven career medals.
The 2028 Summer Olympics are set to take place in Los Angeles as the Games return for a third time.
But before that happens, the Paralympics will take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8.
NOW IT'S OUR TURN!
— Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) August 11, 2024
Merci beaucoup, #Paris2024 @Olympics for a stunning show. We take over now, allons-y! 🔥
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