Syla Swords is the youngest Canadian basketball player to compete in the Olympics. Canada went winless at the Paris Games, but the 18-year-old Swords gained valuable experience. Swords continued her family’s Olympic legacy. Her father, Shawn, played for the Canadian men’s squad in the 2000 Sydney Games when the team finished seventh.
Canada ’s Syla Swords drives toward the basket during a women’s basketball game against Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France . Canada ’s Syla Swords, left, drives toward the basket as Australia’s Sami Whitcomb defends during a women’s basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France .
While Swords is part of the next generation for Canada, Natalie Achonwa announced her retirement from the Olympic team after Sunday’s loss to Nigeria. The former Notre Dame great has played with Canada since the 2012 London Games. “I grew up having his Olympic jersey hanging over top of the gym that I trained in every day. So you see it all the time,” she said.
“Yeah, I’m so excited,” Swords said of playing at Michigan. “Been committed for two years now, so I’m finally about to get on the court with the team.”
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