PARIS — Audrey Leduc is the fastest woman in Canada, not on Earth, and while it’s quite something to set a national record at your debut Olympics, it’s not necessarily enough to put you in the vicinity of a podium.

So far, Leduc is only in the conversation, but it’s a lively one.

The 25-year-old from Gatineau, Que. was among 16 Olympic rookies in the 26-woman field for the 100-metre semi-finals on Saturday at Stade de France, and that in itself was an accomplishment. Better yet, she emerged basically in the middle of that pack, crossing the line in 11.10 seconds to finish 12th overall in her first seriously cutthroat international competition.

The Olympic rookie makes a fine first impression at Paris 2024, finishing 12th overall in the 100m, with the 200m and relay yet to come{ai:summary}In Paris, Audrey Leduc made waves as Canada's fastest woman, leaving her mark at her Olympic debut. She finished 12th in the 100-metre semi-finals, a respectable result among seasoned competitors, proving she belongs in the conversation of elite athletes. But for a podium, she'll need more than just speed; she’ll need to sharpen her game for the next round. #sports

A perfectly imperfect start for Canadian sprinter Audrey Leduc at the Olympics

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