Saturday, August 16, 2008

Canada wins its first gold medal


Canada won its first gold medal of the 2008 Summer Olympics today when Carol Huynh of Hazelton, B.C. defeated Japanese wrestler Chiharu Icho to win the 48 kg gold medal. For more details, click on the links below: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080816.wolymfcanmedal16/BNStory/Front/home?cid=al_gam_mostview

http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/beijing-games/story.html?id=726713

(Note: 48 kilograms is equal to 105.5 pounds.)

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