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LaSalle's Masse just misses out on the podium at the Paris Olympics

Kylie Masse, of Canada, competes during a heat in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Kylie Masse, of Canada, competes during a heat in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

LaSalle's Kylie Masse finished just off the podium Tuesday in the women's 100-meter backstroke final at the Paris Olympics.

The 28-year-old turned in a time of 58.29 seconds, good for fourth place, just 31-100ths of a second behind the third place finisher.

The winner Kaylee McKeown of Australia set an Olympic record with a time of 57.33.

Regan Smith and Katharine Berkoff, both from the US, took home silver and bronze respectively.

Masse will next compete in the 200-metre Women’s Backstroke heats on Thursday in heat two at 5:04 a.m. EST.

More to come

 

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