Canadian medal hopeful Katie Vincent participated in the Olympic women's canoe single 200-metre heats on Thursday at the Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. The event was captured in a photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images.


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Canada’s sprint canoeists, Sophia Jensen and Katie Vincent, have secured spots in the Olympic semifinals for the women’s single 200-metre race. Competing at the Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, both athletes dominated their respective heats on Thursday morning.
Sophia Jensen, a 22-year-old from Chelsea, Quebec, made her Olympic debut with a stellar performance, clocking in at 46.80 seconds. Her nearest competitor, Spain’s Antia Jacome, followed close behind with a time of 47.35 seconds. Jensen's victory in her heat guarantees her a place in Saturday’s semifinals, bypassing the quarterfinals scheduled for later today.

Katie Vincent, hailing from Mississauga, Ontario, also excelled in her heat, securing her semifinal spot with a time of 47.22 seconds. Spain’s Maria Corbera trailed just behind at 47.74 seconds. For Vincent, this marks a significant improvement since her eighth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. She attributes her growth to a combination of personal development and the positive changes within her team.

Reflecting on her performance, Jensen shared her initial nerves, admitting that she felt overwhelmed before the race. "I was super nervous," she confessed. "But once the race started, I knew I could do it, and everything fell into place." Jensen's triumph is particularly satisfying given the doubts she has faced from others. "It feels great to prove people wrong," she added, clearly relishing her success.

Vincent, now 29, spoke about how the past three years have brought about changes, both in her approach to the sport and within her team. "We were in a tough spot during Tokyo," she explained, referencing the challenges they faced off the water. But this time around, the atmosphere is different. "We have a lot more positive energy, and we're using that to our advantage," she said. The team’s new coach has also played a crucial role in their progress, offering valuable guidance and support.

In addition to her single event, Vincent will compete in the women’s double 500-metre semifinals on Friday, teaming up with Sloan Mackenzie from Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia.

On a less fortunate note for Canada, the women’s kayak four 500-metre team did not make it to the final. First-time Olympians Courtney Stott, Natalie Davison, Riley Melanson, and Toshka Besharah-Hrebacka placed last in their semifinal with a time of 1:39.24.

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