Fitness: Here's what it takes to excel in three Olympic sports

Canadians are favoured for a podium finish in swimming, breaking and weightlifting.

Over the next two weeks, the best in the world will be putting their athleticism on display as they compete at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Power, speed, strength, agility, flexibility and endurance are the hallmarks of athletic performance, but not all sports have the same physiological requirements. And not all Olympians possess the same set of athletic tools. Here’s the inside scoop on what it takes to excel in three Olympic sports where Canadians are favoured for a podium finish. Read More