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Watch: More medals, more money for Canada’s women?

By: Brendan Dunlop - Special to the Star, Toronto Star Posted: Last Modified:

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On Tokyo Daily, Brendan Dunlop chats with the Toronto Star’s Dave Feschuk in Tokyo about the atmosphere of these Olympic Games, the success of Canadian women on the Olympic stage and what that might mean for funding and development going forward. And as track and field gets underway with a COVID scare, there are a few Canadian men looking to get on the podium in Tokyo.

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On Tokyo Daily, Brendan Dunlop chats with the Toronto Star’s Dave Feschuk in Tokyo about the atmosphere of these Olympic Games, the success of Canadian women on the Olympic stage and what that might mean for funding and development going forward. And as track and field gets underway with a COVID scare, there are a few Canadian men looking to get on the podium in Tokyo.

Rick Madonik - Toronto Star Canada wins another Silver medal with the performance of Jennifer Abel (right) and Melissa Citrini Beaulieu in Women's Synchronised 3M Springboard diving at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre.
Rick Madonik - Toronto Star Canada wins another Silver medal with the performance of Jennifer Abel (right) and Melissa Citrini Beaulieu in Women's Synchronised 3M Springboard diving at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre.

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