Janine Beckie, Canada women’s soccer capture bronze at Olympics

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Valor Christian alum Janine Beckie helped Canada women’s soccer win the bronze medal at the Summer Olympics on Friday.

The Canadians defeated Brazil, the host nation, 2-1 in the bronze medal match.

Beckie, a 2012 graduate of Valor, scored three goals during the tournament.

Canada also won bronze at the 2012 Olympics, but that is the only other time the team has medaled at the Games.

Beckie started Canada off in an incredible way at the tournament, scoring 20 seconds into the first match with Australia. It was the fastest goal in Olympic history.

Beckie went on to star for Texas Tech after graduating from Valor. She plays for the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League.

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