“Canadian Rowing Team Makes Final Push for Paris Olympics Qualification in Lucerne”

The Canadian rowing team is gearing up for the last-chance Olympic qualifying regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland, with everything riding on their performance. With only two crews currently qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the pressure is on for the team to secure their spots on the podium.

One of the most significant moves made by the Canadian team is the addition of Caileigh Filmer to the women’s eight boat. Filmer, a bronze medallist in the women’s pair at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, brings her experience and talent to bolster the team’s chances of success in Paris. Despite qualifying fifth for the Olympics through the 2023 world championships, the women’s eight is looking to Filmer to provide the extra push they need to reclaim gold.

Filmer expressed her excitement about returning to the big boat and her determination to rewrite her previous Olympic result. With a mix of experienced and new crew members, including Olympic veterans Kristina Walker and Jessica Sevick, the women’s eight is ready to compete at the highest level.

In addition to the women’s eight, the women’s lightweight double of Jill Moffatt and Jenny Casson is also currently qualified for the Paris Olympics. Both crews will be competing in the World Cup 2 regatta in Lucerne following the Olympic qualifier.

The Canadian men’s eight, led by Will Crothers, a silver medallist from the 2012 London Olympics, is also vying for a spot in Paris. With a mix of experienced and youthful sweepers, the men’s eight is pushing themselves to secure a top-two finish in Lucerne.

With the pressure mounting and the stakes high, the Canadian rowing team is leaving no stone unturned in their quest for Olympic glory. Fans will be eagerly watching as the team competes in Lucerne for their chance to represent Canada on the world stage in Paris.