IN PHOTOS: London Olympics Day 12
Posted August 8, 2012 5:53 am.
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Canada started Wednesday with two competitors reaching the podium to collect silver and bronze medals.
Oakville kayaker Adam van Koeverden placed second in the K-1 1,000 metres. Burlington canoeist Mark Oldershaw placed third in the C-1 1,000 metres.
Damian Warner of London, Ont. is the only Canadian in the decathlon. He was third overall after the first two events — the 100 metres and the long jump.
Jessica Smith and Melissa Bishop advanced in the first round of the women’s 800 metres.
Carol Huynh won her opening bout in 48-kilogram wrestling at the London Games in just 34 seconds. She’s the defending gold medallist and had a bye in her bout against an opponent from Vietnam. Huyhn lost her third bout against Japanese competitor Hitomi Obara. The Canuck will now battle for bronze.