PARIS – Here are some notable quotes from the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 10, 2024:
“Historic. A roller-coaster of emotions and a lot of pastries. I ate a lot of pastries.”
– Canadian breaking gold medallist Phil Kim, aka B-Boy Phil Wizard, describes his Olympic experience in Paris.
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“It is so crazy. I don’t know what I just did, I am still processing. I am so happy. It was an incredible race by the whole field … First gold. I have always wanted to be an Olympic champion since I was a kid. I can’t believe it right now. I worked so hard for this, (through) so much adversity. I am so grateful to be here.”
– Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent after winning a gold medal in the women’s single 200-metre final.
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“I saw Canada was No.1, and I was hoping it was wrong. But the field