Canadian paddlers strike triple gold at Pan American Games
Nov 3, 2023 | 9:03 AM
SANTIAGO, Chile — Canada’s sprint canoe and kayak team produced five medals, including three gold, on the first day of finals at the Pan American Games.
Michelle Russell was victorious in women’s 500-metre kayak in the San Pedro de la Paz lagoon southwest of Santiago.
Alix Plomteux and Craig Spence won the men’s C2 500.
Ian Gaudet and Simon McTavish were first in the men’s K2 500.