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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