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The Canadian women’s soccer team captured the nation’s attention during the London Olympics, ultimately winning a bronze medal. Sophie Schmidt of Abbotsford and several of her teammates from B.C. were given a warm reception by a large crowd at Vancouver Airport on Monday.
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