Canada's soccer women called 'inspiration' after making history
Christine Sinclair, bronze soccer medallists earn respect
by Ameeta Vohra, CBC Sports
Not only did the Canadian women's soccer team win the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, but the squad captivated many hearts around the world Friday.
Soon after Canada defeated Brazil 2-1, the outpouring support came from many individuals citing how much the team was an inspiration for making history by winning back-to-back bronze medals.
Incredible performance by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash">#Olympics</a>! A true inspiration for a proud nation! <a href="https://t.co/5TBrrb9qe3">pic.twitter.com/5TBrrb9qe3</a>
—@VicMontaglianiOur women's soccer team gives us much to be proud of with their <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bronze?src=hash">#bronze</a> medal at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a>! <a href="https://t.co/BygU1rXmvh">https://t.co/BygU1rXmvh</a>
—@GGDavidJohnstonS/O 2 <a href="https://twitter.com/sincy12">@sincy12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/stephlabbe1">@stephlabbe1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rhirhi8">@rhirhi8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MelTancredi14">@MelTancredi14</a> & rest of team 4 once again making history <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Back2backmedalists?src=hash">#Back2backmedalists</a> <br><br>RT if u luv team sports
—@jen_kishAs she got her medal <a href="https://twitter.com/sincy12">@sincy12</a> said "Love you dad".My heart just keeps melting.These woman have remarkable stories.Strong woman all around
—@karinaleblancYoung to veteran. ROSE to SINCLAIR. Composure at its finest. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canwnt?src=hash">#Canwnt</a> playing inspiring for 🇨🇦 to be proud. <a href="https://twitter.com/CanadaSoccerEN">@CanadaSoccerEN</a> up 2-0
—@karinaleblancCanada's captain, Christine Sinclair was singled out today as a role model by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, American soccer great Mia Hamm and fans
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN?src=hash">#CAN</a> wins <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bronze?src=hash">#Bronze</a> in women’s soccer! Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamCanada">@TeamCanada</a> and our great Captain <a href="https://twitter.com/sincy12">@sincy12</a>! <a href="https://t.co/O3TEqrQ4PI">pic.twitter.com/O3TEqrQ4PI</a>
—@JustinTrudeauYoung players, please watch <a href="https://twitter.com/sincy12">@sincy12</a> play. She is just a different class.
—@MiaHamm<a href="https://twitter.com/sincy12">@sincy12</a> proud of you and the team. Great captain and Canadian for all to see. Congrats! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a>
—@11LidsThe United States also gave props to chief rival and north of the border neighbour.
Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/CanadaSoccerEN">@CanadaSoccerEN</a> for claiming the bronze.
—@CarliLloydEven the host country Brazil were in awe of the Canadian team, with people in the stands staying while the medal presentation took place.
Brazilian fans gave a warm round of applause to Canada as they thanked them for being here. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bronze?src=hash">#Bronze</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN?src=hash">#CAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CanadaSoccerEN">@CanadaSoccerEN</a>
—@sonalikarnickStill people in the stands watching <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN?src=hash">#CAN</a> get their <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bronze?src=hash">#Bronze</a> medal in women's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/football?src=hash">#football</a> <a href="https://t.co/BaYfsmiTem">pic.twitter.com/BaYfsmiTem</a>
—@sonalikarnickWithin the team, players expressed their family love for each other.
I absolutely LOVE this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/family?src=hash">#family</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/back2backpodiums?src=hash">#back2backpodiums</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a> <a href="https://t.co/SSLAjdIXAK">pic.twitter.com/SSLAjdIXAK</a>
—@sincy12What a feeling!! Love this team!!! 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BronzeMedal?src=hash">#BronzeMedal</a> <a href="https://t.co/Te54lKlZwU">pic.twitter.com/Te54lKlZwU</a>
—@menault20<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bronze?src=hash">#Bronze</a> <br>❤ this team!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash">#Olympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/5M4Io48IUe">pic.twitter.com/5M4Io48IUe</a>
—@sophieschmidt13It was not lost on the bronze medallists how their journey got them to this point.
This bronze was brought to you by the hundreds of women who came before us. Thank you to the pioneers of our program <a href="https://t.co/sVTZsSUYTM">pic.twitter.com/sVTZsSUYTM</a>
—@rhirhi8For defender Rhian Wilkinson, she plans to share her new bling with a very lucky baby:
Special birthday present for my one year old niece, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZARA!!!! <a href="https://t.co/CmuCVwJUmX">pic.twitter.com/CmuCVwJUmX</a>
—@rhirhi8Overall, the Canadian team leaves Rio with memories that will last a lifetime. The team left a final message of thanks to the host nation.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a> players Tancredi + Schmidt just threw some <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BRA?src=hash">#BRA</a> fans their shoes and uniforms. Fans couldn't believe it! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBCOlympics?src=hash">#CBCOlympics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a>
—@CBCMarieThank you Brazil & especially São Paulo for an unforgettable Olympic atmosphere. Whether you cheered for or against us, you were incredible!
—@dmatheson8