Steph Labbé is a gold medalist.
The former UConn goalkeeper made two saves in penalty kicks to help Canada defeat Sweden, 1-1 (3-2 PKs). Labbé is the second former Husky to win gold in Tokyo, joining Stef Dolson (USA 3x3).
Sweden scored first in the 34th minute only for Canada to find the equalizer in the 67th minute on a penalty. With the two sides knotted at 1-1, they went to extra time and after neither team found a goal.
During penalty kicks, Labbé went all-in on the mental games. She stood out on the six-yard box as every kick-taker approached and only went to her line after sufficiently delaying the shot.