By Canadian Press

Canada edges United States 4-3 in women’s goalball final at Parapan Am Games

Nov 24, 2023 | 2:27 PM

SANTIAGO, Chile — Canada defeated the United States 4-3 on Friday to win gold in women’s goalball at the Parapan American Games.

Emma Reinke had a hat trick for the Canadians, who secured a berth at the 2024 Paris Paralympics with the victory. Amy Burk had the other goal.

Lisa Marie Czechowski scored twice for the Americans and Eliana Marie Mason added a single.

Brazil blanked Argentina 10-0 in the bronze-medal game. 

In men’s goalball, Canada took the bronze with a 6-2 victory over Argentina. The United States and Brazil played later Friday for the gold.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 24, 2023. 

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