What event did Penny Oleksiak win her first gold in at the Olympics?
400m freestyle
100m Butterfly
100m Backstroke
100m freestyle
Answer
Penny Oleksiak won her first gold in the 100m freestyle at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was only 16 years old at the time, making her the youngest Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Oleksiak's victory was a surprise to many, as she had not been considered a medal contender before the games.
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