Canadian sprint canoeists Vincent, Jensen advance to Olympic semis in women's single 200m




Sprint canoeists Sophia Jensen and Katie Vincent are advancing to the Olympic semifinals in the women's single 200 metres.

The two Canadians finished first in their respective heats Thursday morning.

Jensen clocked in at 46.80 seconds, followed by Spain's Antia Jacome with 47.35.

Vincent came in at 47.22, with Spain's Maria Corbera just behind at 47.74.

The top two in each heat moved forward directly to Saturday's semifinals, while the rest take part in the quarterfinals later today.

Vincent, of Mississauga, Ont., is also competing in the women's double 500-metre semifinals on Friday with teammate Sloan Mackenzie of Windsor Junction, N.S.

WATCH l Vincent wins her 200m heat to advance:

Canadian medal favourite Katie Vincent wins her heat to advance to C1 200m semis

Katie Vincent of Mississauga, Ont., won her women's canoe single 200-metre heat to advance directly to the semifinals at Paris 2024.


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Posted: 2024-08-08 12:00:55

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