August 8, 2017
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15 medals for Team BC
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It was another banner day for Team BC with 15 medals earned from cycling, canoe kayak, and swimming.
Medal Results:
GOLD: Cycling Time Trial – Gillian Ellsay (Courtney)
GOLD: Swimming 400M IM – Bailey Herbert (Victoria)
GOLD: Swimming 100M Free – Tyler Wall (Penticton)
GOLD: Swimming 100M Free SO – Jesse Shade (Campbell River)
GOLD: Swimming 50M Breast SO – Jesse Shade (Campbell River)
SILVER: Swimming 100M Free SO - Genevieve Verge (Sechelt)
SILVER: Swimming 4x50m Free Relay Male - Turvy, Benn, McCallum, Luo
BRONZE: Cycling Time Trial – Jay Lamoureux (Victoria)
BRONZE: Canoe Kayak K1 1000m – Alex Brent (Dewdney)
BRONZE: Swimming 50M Breast – Michael Schmidt (Victoria)
BRONZE: Swimming 200M Fly – Sophie Lorette (Victoria)
BRONZE: Swimming 100M Free – Jessica Luo (Victoria)
BRONZE: Swimming 100M SO - Mikyla Carlow (Youbou)
BRONZE: Swimming 100M Para – Arianna Hunsicker (Surrey)
BRONZE: Swimming 4x50M Free Relay - Wall, Kranjc, Kim, Pfeifer
Gillian Ellsay (Courtenay) - Gold Individual Cycling time trial female
"It was a goal to be top five. But I didn't really know what my form was exactly like coming here. My coach was standing on the side of the road yelling that I was five seconds up. This is my second Canada Games so getting the gold is pretty special."
Golf began round one of play and Team BC sits in second in the team event for both men and women. Keaton Gutz shot 70 and is tied for third for the men and Alisha Lau shot 72 and is tied for second with four other players.
Team Results:
Softball Women – Team BC 15 Team Newfoundland 0
Softball Women – Team BC 16 Team New Brunswick 1
Volleyball Men – Team BC 3 Team Sask 1 (25-18, 25-11, 25-17)
Volleyball Men – Team BC 2 Team Quebec 3 (20-25, 27-29, 25-21, 25-21, 12-15)
Volleyball Women – Team BC 3 Team Yukon 0 (25-6, 25-11, 25-10)
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Coach Appreciation Night
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All Team BC coaches, managers, and support staff are invited to join us for a coach recognition evening in the Athlete Village.
Wednesday, August 9 8:00pm
Bistro Two O Five
Room 205, University Centre
University of Manitoba
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Medical Services |
The Polyclinic is similar to a walk in clinic and includes services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, taping and an infirmary. The polyclinic is located on the 4th floor of the Helen Glass Centre for Nursing at the University of Manitoba and is open from 7:00am to 11:00pm.
Three important reminders from Team BC Medical Manager, Philippe Saucier
• Ensure you carry your water bottle with you at all times and are hydrating
• Stay out of the heat and seek shade as much as possible
• Wash your hands often
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Picture Perfect
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Our Team BC photographer, Kevin Bogetti-Smith is working hard to capture highlights from all of the sports at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. These photos are available for you to view and download on our Flickr site.
The host society also has their volunteer photographers travelling the venues taking amazing shots of the athletes in action. These photos can also be viewed on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/2017canadagames.
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Team BC’s specific competition schedule will be updated daily and posted on TeamBC.org. Make sure you are set to watch the livestream or come out and cheer Team BC in Winnipeg.
Click here for Team BC's schedule - Wednesday, August 9
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