Question #151943. Asked by
pehinhota.
Last updated Jan 29 2025.
Originally posted Jan 29 2025 7:42 AM.
It would have surprised no serious follower in the city of Galt that the Galt Football Club won the right to represent Canada in 1904 at the Olympic Games in St. Louis. The club, comprised entirely of local talent, had a 25-year record of success in the sport we now call soccer. With 44 championships during that time, Galt was considered the football capital of Canada. A 2-0 victory over their main rivals, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, guaranteed a trip to St. Louis ... [in St Louis the] weaker of Galt's opponents were defeated 7-0 in the first contest. When the stronger opponents were beaten on the strength of four second- half goals, Galt had its first and only Olympic team sport champions. Indeed, the victory was Canada s first-ever team gold at an Olympic Games.
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