Canada’s Hannah Taylor is one win away from an improbable Olympic bronze medal.

The Summerside, P.E.I. wrestler beat Luisa Elizabeth Valverde Melendres of Ecuador 13-0 in a repechage on Friday to qualify for a bronze-medal bout in the women’s 57-kilogram division.

Taylor will take on American Helen Maroulis in a bronze-medal fight on Friday afternoon. Maroulis won bronze in this event thee years ago in Tokyo and took Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro at 53-kg in 2016.

Taylor lost to three-time reigning world champion Tsugumi Sakurai of Japan in the quarterfinals. Taylor earned a repechage spot when Sakurai advanced to the final.

Taylor, 26, won silver at last year’s Pan American Games, but never has reached the quarterfinals at a world championships.

Taylor, making her Olympic debut, won three U Sports championships with Brock University from 2018-20.

Hannah Taylor, a Canadian wrestler, is set to compete for an Olympic bronze medal in the upcoming matches. The 21-year-old athlete has already made a name for herself in the wrestling world, and her journey to the Olympics has been nothing short of impressive.

Taylor, who hails from Ontario, began wrestling at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks in the sport. She has competed in numerous national and international competitions, showcasing her skills and determination on the mat.

In the lead-up to the Olympics, Taylor has been training rigorously, both physically and mentally, to prepare for the tough competition ahead. She has been working with her coaches and teammates to fine-tune her technique and strategy, ensuring that she is in peak condition for the matches.

Taylor’s hard work and dedication have paid off, as she has already made it to the bronze medal match in her weight class. She will be facing off against a formidable opponent, but Taylor is confident in her abilities and is ready to give it her all on the mat.

For Taylor, competing in the Olympics is a dream come true and a culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. She is proud to represent Canada on the world stage and hopes to inspire other young athletes to pursue their own Olympic dreams.

As Taylor prepares to compete for the bronze medal, fans and supporters from around the world are cheering her on and wishing her the best of luck. Regardless of the outcome, Taylor’s journey to the Olympics is a testament to her talent, determination, and passion for the sport of wrestling.