The Canadian Women's national volleyball team has secured a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Canada punched its ticket on Saturday by defeating the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) in the final of the NORCECA Continental Qualifier in Santo Domingo.
The Canadian women have not competed at the Olympics since the 1996 Games in Atlanta.
Kiera Van Ryk and Alexa Gray both had 22 points for Canada in the win as their side led in attacks, aces, points from errors and blocks.
Abby Guezen of Sherwood Park, Alta., finished the final match with four kills, nine digs and one ace.
Canada had already won its first continental title in the Dominican Republic on Thursday after a 3-2 win over the United States.
It helped the Canadians earn a spot in the qualifier, where they swept Puerto Rico on Friday before Saturday's triumph to clinch their spot in Los Angeles.
Canada also advanced to the Volleyball Nationals League Finals for the first time ever in July, in what is likely the best summer for the Canadian women on record.
-- With files from the Canadian Press
