Canada’s rowing eight is battle tested, and back on the podium

The women’s eight is back where they belong, on the podium at the Summer Olympic Games.

For a second straight Games, and sixth time in Olympic history, Canada has won a medal in women’s rowing eight.

Team Canada’s women’s eights rowing team celebrate a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games in France on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Photo by Kevin Light/COC *MANDATORY CREDIT*

And for a second straight Games, Canada’s road to the podium did not come without some adversity.