There’s no shortage of local talent to root for at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
There will be nine Bluenosers representing Nova Scotia at the games with five athletes from the Halifax region.
The Olympics Games kick off July 20.
The opening ceremonies will take place July 23 at 8 a.m. Atlantic.
Nova Scotians participating include:
Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn (Athletics)
Jacob Saunders of Chester (Sailing)
Ellie Black of Halifax (Gymnastics – Artistic)
Mark de Jonge of Halifax (Canoe-Kayak – Sprint)
Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu of New Glasgow (Equestrian – Dressage)
Connor Fitzpatrick of Dartmouth (Canoe-Kayak – Sprint)
Sydney Pickrem of Halifax (Swimming)
Michelle Russell of Fall River (Canoe-Kayak – Sprint)
Wyatt Sanford of Kennetcook (Boxing)
