Women rowers guide Canada to third gold medal at the Tokyo Games

Canada's third gold medal of the Tokyo Games came in women's rowing eight, a race the crew led from start to finish.

Team member Christine Roper of London, Ontario says she and her teammates worked toward a really clear goal for a long time and are proud of themselves.

This was Canada's first gold medal in the women's eight since the 1992 Barcelona Games when Heddle and current chef de mission Marnie McBean headlined a dominant crew.

The win boosts Canada's medal count to 11.

Canada has 11 medals at the Tokyo Olympics after adding a rowing gold in the women's eight on Day 7.

Canada's three gold, three silver and five bronze medals are good for 12th on the medal table, just below Germany and ahead of New Zealand.

China remains at the top of the medal standings with 19 gold, two more than host Japan.

The United States is next with 14.

The Americans lead when it comes to total medals with 41, one more than China.