Canada women’s goalball player Amy Burk is shown in this recent handout image while playing against Peru at the Parapan American Games in Santiago on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Canada defeated the United States 4-3 on Friday to win gold in women's goalball at the Parapan American Games.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Paralympic Committee-Angela Burger
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SANTIAGO, Chile – Canada defeated the United States 4-3 on Friday to win gold in women’s goalball at the Parapan American Games.
Emma Reinke had a hat trick for the Canadians, who secured a berth at the 2024 Paris Paralympics with the victory. Amy Burk had the other goal.
Lisa Marie Czechowski scored twice for the Americans and Eliana Marie Mason added a single.
Brazil blanked Argentina 10-0 in the bronze-medal game.
In men’s goalball, Canada took the bronze with a 6-2 victory over Argentina. The United States and Brazil played later Friday for the gold.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 24, 2023.
