A look at five storylines to watch Monday as Olympic competition continues in Rio de Janeiro:
A CUT ABOVE — Toronto's Shawn Barber looks for a medal in his Olympic debut as he competes in the men's pole vault final. The reigning world champion had a scare in qualifying when he needed three tries to clear 5.45 metres. Barber is capable of six-metre vaults, hitting the mark earlier this year.
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VAN KAYAK IS BACK — One of Canada's most decorated Olympic athletes returns to competition as Adam van Koeverden races in the men's single 1,000-metre qualification races. The kayaker from Oakville, Ont., has four Olympic medals to his credit, including a gold in the 500 metres from the 2004 Athens Games. He won the silver in the 1,000 at the 2012 London Olympics.
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THIRD GENERATION TALENT — Canoeist Mark Oldershaw of Burlington, Ont., starts his quest for a second Olympic medal when he races in the qualification races of the men's single 1,000-metre event. Oldershaw won a bronze medal in the discipline in London. He is the son of Scott Oldershaw and grandson of Bert Oldershaw, who both were Olympic canoeists.
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ABOUT SCHMITT — Gavin Schmitt and the Canadian men's volleyball team end preliminary-round play against Italy. A win against the undefeated Italians will secure the Canadians a spot in the quarter-finals. Schmitt, a Saskatoon native considered the team's leader, helped Canada qualify for Rio after coming back from surgery on his left shin.
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OBSTACLE COURSE — Genevieve Lalonde of Moncton, N.B., looks to build on her successful season when she competes in the women's 3,000-metre steeplechase final. Lalonde broke the Canadian record in her qualifying heat to reach the final. It's the second time she's lowered the Canadian record this year.
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