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The Rookies
After being named the Canadian Press athlete of the year in 2015, Henderson outdid herself in June 2016 when she became second-youngest woman ever and first Canadian in 48 years to win a major championship. Henderson comes into her first Olympic Games ranked No. 2 in the world and the pressure is on for the youngster to medal for Canada.READ MORE: Brooke Henderson Is the Future of Women's Golf in Canada
Henderson is one of the biggest Canadian stars competing in Rio. Photo by Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
The Chechen Wolf (blue) celebrates after winning gold at the Pan Am Games. Photo by Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
The Underdogs
Bouchard has a chance to change the narrative. Photo by Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
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The Contenders
The Canadian women's team will look to Christine Sinclair to propel it to a medal. Photo by Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
When you win gold. Photo by Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
De Grasse is turning into one of the most recognizable faces in Canadian sport. Photo by John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports