Here’s a daily look at some top Canadian performances at the Tokyo Olympics

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Canadian moments

Tokyo went with a muted approach for the kickoff of the 2020 Olympics at an empty National Olympic Stadium. The small Canadian contingent included roughly 30 athletes and was led by flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama.

July 23 Cold open

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July 23 Cold open

Tokyo went with a muted approach for the kickoff of the 2020 Olympics at an empty National Olympic Stadium. The small Canadian contingent included roughly 30 athletes and was led by flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama.

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Canada's women swimmers proved to be a revelation at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning six medals and arguably becoming Canada's face of the Games. They continued in Tokyo where they left off in Rio, winning a silver in the women's 4x100 freestyle relay.

July 25 Penny power

Canada's women swimmers proved to be a revelation at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning six medals and arguably becoming Canada's face of the Games. They continued in Tokyo where they left off in Rio, winning a silver in the women's 4x100 freestyle relay.

July 25 Penny power

July 24 Road race thriller

Michael Woods was milliseconds away from giving Canada a medal on the first full day of competition. The Ottawa cyclist led for much of Saturday's thrilling road race at Fuji International Speedway. When the dust settled, Woods ended up fifth.

July 24 Road race thriller

July 26 Momentous momento

Canada's Margaret Mac Neil became Canada's first gold medallist at the Games, as well as the country's first multi-medallist in Tokyo, when she roared to victory in the women's 100-metre breaststroke.

July 26 Momentous memento

Canada's Margaret Mac Neil became Canada's first gold medallist at the Games, as well as the country's first multi-medallist in Tokyo, when she roared to victory in the women's 100-metre breaststroke.

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The Canadian women's soccer team will win a third straight Olympic medal -- and this time, they're changing the colour. The team is moving on to the gold-medal match after a 1-0 victory over the United States.

August 2 Big soccer win

Aug. 2 Big soccer win

The Canadian women's soccer team will win a third straight Olympic medal -- and this time, they're changing the colour. The team is moving on to the gold-medal match after a 1-0 victory over the United States.

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Weightlifter Maude Charron won Canada's second gold medal at the Tokyo Games. Charron, from Rimouski, Que., finished first in the women's 64-kilogram competition after a successful lift of 131 kilograms on her third and final clean and jerk attempt.

July 27 Golden Maude

July 27 Golden Maude

Weightlifter Maude Charron won Canada's second gold medal at the Tokyo Games. Charron, from Rimouski, Que., finished first in the women's 64-kilogram competition after a successful lift of 131 kilograms on her third and final clean and jerk attempt.

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July 28 Summer star

With her bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle, Toronto swimmer Penny Oleksiak became Canada's most decorated Summer Olympian. The freestyle bronze was Oleksiak's second of the Games and sixth overall, moving her ahead of rower Lesley Thompson-Willie and runner Phil Edwards.

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With her bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle, Toronto swimmer Penny Oleksiak became Canada's most decorated Summer Olympian. The freestyle bronze was Oleksiak's second of the Games and sixth overall, moving her ahead of rower Lesley Thompson-Willie and runner Phil Edwards.

July 28 Summer star

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July 29 Rowing with heart

Physical effort and heart. That's the combination that earned Canada its first rowing medal at the Tokyo Olympics, according to Caileigh Filmer. The Victoria rower and partner Hillary Janssens of Surrey, B.C., took bronze in the women's pair after a gutsy performance.

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Physical effort and heart. That's the combination that earned Canada its first rowing medal at the Tokyo Olympics, according to Caileigh Filmer. The Victoria rower and partner Hillary Janssens of Surrey, B.C., took bronze in the women's pair after a gutsy performance. 

July 29 Rowing with heart

There were thunderclouds in the sky above the Sea Forest Waterway ahead of the women's eight rowing final. The Canadian crew took it as a sign that Kathleen Heddle, the legendary rower who died earlier this year, was watching over them. The Canadians led from start to finish to take gold in the event for the first time since 1992.

July 30 Blaze-y eights

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July 30 Blaze-y eights

There were thunderclouds in the sky above the Sea Forest Waterway ahead of the women's eight rowing final. The Canadian crew took it as a sign that Kathleen Heddle, the legendary rower who died earlier this year, was watching over them. The Canadians led from start to finish to take gold in the event for the first time since 1992.

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July 31 Masse effect 2

Kylie Masse was already a two-time world champion and a multi-Olympic medallist in the 100-metre backstroke. Replicating that success at a longer distance has been a long-term project for the swimmer from LaSalle, Ont. That project showed big results Saturday, when Masse won silver in the women's 200-metre backstroke.

July 31 Masse effect 2

Kylie Masse was already a two-time world champion and a multi-Olympic medallist in the 100-metre backstroke. Replicating that success at a longer distance has been a long-term project for the swimmer from LaSalle, Ont. That project showed big results Saturday, when Masse won silver in the women's 200-metre backstroke.

August 1 Most decorated

In her last event at the Tokyo Olympics, Penny Oleksiak finally got the medal that put her into a class of her own among Canada's Olympians. The Toronto swimmer helped Canada to a bronze medal in the medley relay, giving her seven Olympic medals overall. Oleksiak is now the most decorated Canadian Olympian of all time.

In her last event at the Tokyo Olympics, Penny Oleksiak finally got the medal that put her into a class of her own among Canada's Olympians. The Toronto swimmer helped Canada to a bronze medal in the medley relay, giving her seven Olympic medals overall. Oleksiak is now the most decorated Canadian Olympian of all time.

Aug. 1 Most decorated

August 3 De Grasse going for gold

Canadian Andre De Grasse sealed his ticket to the 200-metre final in emphatic fashion on Tuesday as he won his semifinal heat in a time of 19.73. De Grasse set a new Canadian record and a personal best after turning on the heat in the stretch.

Canadian Andre De Grasse sealed his ticket to the 200-metre final in emphatic fashion on Tuesday as he won his semifinal heat in a time of 19.73. De Grasse set a new Canadian record and a personal best after turning on the heat in the stretch.

Aug. 3 De Grasse going for gold

August 4 De Grasse is golden

Canada's Andre De Grasse is golden — finally. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont., raced to victory in the men's 200 metres at the Tokyo Olympics, cementing his place among the all-time great sprinters. De Grasse roared to the finish line in a Canadian- record time of 19.62 seconds.

Aug. 4 De Grasse is golden

Canada's Andre De Grasse is golden — finally. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont., raced to victory in the men's 200 metres at the Tokyo Olympics, cementing his place among the all-time great sprinters. De Grasse roared to the finish line in a Canadian- record time of 19.62 seconds.

Canadian Damian Warner has won gold and set an Olympic record in the decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics. Warner capped off the 10-discipline event with a fifth-place finish in the 1,500 metres and became the first Canadian to win gold in the decathlon.

August 5 Damian dominates

Aug. 5 Damian dominates

Canadian Damian Warner has won gold and set an Olympic record in the decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics. Warner capped off the 10-discipline event with a fifth-place finish in the 1,500 metres and became the first Canadian to win gold in the decathlon.

August 6 Soccer supremacy

The Canadian women's soccer team is celebrating an Olympic title at the Tokyo Games. Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the gold medal after the teams finished extra time tied at one. Julia Grosso scored the winner to end it.

The Canadian women's soccer team is celebrating an Olympic title at the Tokyo Games. Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the gold medal after the teams finished extra time tied at one. Julia Grosso scored the winner to end it.

Aug. 6 Soccer supremacy

August 8 Closing ceremonies

Damian Warner held the Canadian flag during the closing ceremony in Tokyo's Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Canada ended up with 24 medals, two more than the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Games.

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Aug. 8 Closing ceremonies

Damian Warner held the Canadian flag during the closing ceremony in Tokyo's Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Canada ended up with 24 medals, two more than the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Games.

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August 7 Going overboard

Canadian sprint canoeists Laurence Vincent-Lapointe and Katie Vincent claimed a bronze medal in the first-ever women's C-2 500-metre Olympic final. The two took a dip when they lost their balance while giving each other a congratulatory pat on the shoulder.

Aug. 7 Going overboard

Canadian sprint canoeists Laurence Vincent-Lapointe and Katie Vincent claimed a bronze medal in the first-ever women's C-2 500-metre Olympic final. The two took a dip when they lost their balance while giving each other a congratulatory pat on the shoulder.

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Kelsey Mitchell gave Canada a golden end to the Tokyo Games when she raced to victory in the women's sprint. She beat Ukraine's Olena Starikova in two straight heats to capture the title, riding out front and never relinquishing the lead.

August 8 Speeding to victory

Aug. 8 Speeding to victory

Kelsey Mitchell gave Canada a golden end to the Tokyo Games when she raced to victory in the women's sprint. She beat Ukraine's Olena Starikova in two straight heats to capture the title, riding out front and never relinquishing the lead.

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