LIMA, Peru — Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Thursday at the Pan American Games:
ALYSHA NEWMAN (TRACK AND FIELD)
The native of London, Ont., has set Canadian records in the pole vault twice this year.
AUSTIN CONNELLY (GOLF)
The U.S./Canadian dual citizen competes for Canada for the second straight Pan Ams. Connelly played in the British Open earlier this year.
MEN’S FIELD HOCKEY TEAM
Canada is 4-0 entering its semifinal against Chile. The tourney winner earns a berth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
WOMEN’S WATER POLO TEAM
Canada (3-0) will be a favourite against Venezuela (0-3) in quarterfinal action. The tournament also serves as an Olympic qualifier (win and in).
MEN’S WATER POLO TEAM
Canada (2-1) faces Mexico (1-2) in a quarterfinal. Like for the women, the tourney winner goes to the Olympics.
The Canadian Press
