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The Daily Princetonian

Matheson '08 helps Canada close off Germany, advances to quarterfinals

Though defeated in all the twelve previous international matches against the German women’s soccer team and outscored 38-13 combined, Team Canada pulled out an upset victory earlier on Tuesday at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Clad in head-to-toe red, the team finished at the top of their qualifying group after a competitive 2-1 game against the second-ranked team in the world.

SPORTS | 08/09/2016

The Daily Princetonian

Matheson ’08 contributes to streaking Canada’s group victory over Zimbabwe

Just before exiting 63 minutes into the Canadian women's soccer team’s group match against Zimbabwe this past Saturday, Princetonian Diana Matheson ’08 almost scored from a lofty cross by forward Janine Beckie. Earlier in the game, the 32-year-old contributed to Canada’s second goal after being fouled by the Zimbabwean goalie in the 18-yard box, allowing captain Christine Sinclair to swiftly finish the resulting penalty kick. Though two skillful passes by Matheson in the 21st and 40th minutes went unfinished, Canada won the match 3-1, adding a second win to their tournament after their 2-0 finish over Australia on Wednesday.

SPORTS | 08/07/2016

The Daily Princetonian

University Olympians share one piece of advice for future Olympians

University students and alumni who competed in the Olympic Games through the years have advice for future Olympians, withmost centering around making the most of the Olympic experience without getting distracted. “From one athlete to another: You've done all of the work, you've done all the training and you've done everything you could to prepare you for this moment—now just let it all hang out,” American rower Tom Welsh ’99 said. Fellow American rower Kevin Cotter ’96 said that Olympians should know that the Olympic Games are not the peak of their career. “There is more to do.

SPORTS | 07/29/2016