Canada to face U.S. for Olympic 3×3 bronze

PARIS – Canada will play for bronze successful women’s 3×3 hoops aft losing 16-15 to Germany successful a spirited semifinal astatine nan Paris Olympics connected Monday.

Paige Crozon, Kacie Bosch and Katherine Plouffe each had 4 points for Canada, while Michelle Plouffe contributed three.

The Canadians were up 9-5 astatine nan midway constituent earlier moving into foul problem that allowed Germany to get backmost into nan crippled and return nan lead pinch astir three-and-a-half minutes to go.

Canada will look nan reigning Olympic champion United States successful nan bronze badge matchup later connected Monday, while Germany will conflict Spain for gold.

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Canada is making its first Olympic quality successful 3×3 hoops aft nan subject made its debut astatine nan Tokyo Games 3 years ago.

This study by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 5, 2024.