Canada is hoping quality is more important than quantity at the Paris Olympics.
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Tuesday that 338 athletes will go to the Games, down from the 383-athlete contingent that won a record 24 medals three years ago in Tokyo.
Twenty-two of the 338 are listed as alternates.
It marks the fourth straight Summer Games where Team Canada athletes competing in women’s events outnumber those in men’s events.
Of the 316 athletes scheduled to compete, 142 have previously been in the Olympics.
Thirty-eight team members have won an Olympic medal, highlighted by swimmer Penny Oleksiak and sprinter Andre De Grasse.
Table tennis player Mo Zhang will be going to her fifth consecutive Olympics, most on the team.
Dressage rider Jill Irving, 61, is the oldest Canadian competing, while skateboarder Fay De Fazio Ebert, 14, is the youngest.
There are five sets of siblings and 10 athletes who are children of previous Olympians, including basketball stars RJ Barrett (father Rowan was on Canada’s last basketball team in 2000) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (his mother Charmaine represented Antigua and Barbuda in track and field in 1992) and teenage swim sensation Summer McIntosh (her mother Jill competed for Canada at the 1984 Games).
Ontario leads the way with 145 athletes, followed by Quebec (58) and B.C. (45).
The opening ceremony is July 26.
The Paris Olympics are quickly approaching, and Canada is gearing up to send a strong contingent of 338 athletes to compete in the prestigious event. The Canadian team will be competing in a wide range of sports, including track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and more.
Canada has a rich history of success at the Olympics, with athletes consistently performing well and bringing home medals. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Canada finished with a total of 22 medals, including four golds. This year, the Canadian team is hoping to build on that success and showcase their talent on the world stage once again.
The athletes representing Canada come from diverse backgrounds and have spent years training and preparing for this moment. They have sacrificed countless hours in the gym, on the track, in the pool, and on the field to reach the pinnacle of their sport and earn a spot on the Olympic team.
The Canadian Olympic Committee has been working tirelessly to support the athletes and ensure they have everything they need to succeed in Paris. From providing top-notch training facilities to offering mental health support, the committee is dedicated to helping the athletes perform at their best.
As the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, Canadians across the country are eagerly anticipating the start of the games and cheering on their fellow countrymen and women. The athletes representing Canada are not only competing for themselves but for their country, and they will undoubtedly make their fellow Canadians proud with their performances in Paris.
So mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on Team Canada as they compete against the best athletes in the world at the Paris Olympics. With 338 talented athletes representing the country, there is no doubt that Canada will make a strong showing and bring home plenty of medals.