Bujold's London Olympic hopes come to an end

Kitchener's flyweight boxer Mandy Bujold learned Monday morning her hopes of fighting for Canada in the London Summer Olympics are over.

The International Olympic Committee’s Tripartite Commission chose Brazil's Erica Matos, a lower-ranked boxer in the 51-kg division, to represent the Americas. Matos is ranked 22nd in the world, while Bujold is ranked 19th, according to the the Switzerland-based International Boxing Association.

In a move that surprised few, Bujold's friend Mary Spencer, the three-time world champion from Windsor, was chosen as the wild card in the 75-kg category.

The news ends a weeks-long roller coaster for Bujold, who had been waiting on a decision on wild cards since she lost her opening round bout at the world championships in China last month. Multiple deadlines for decisions came and went, leaving the 24-year-old in a frustrating limbo.

Bujold, the seven-time national champion and 2011 Pan American Games champion, is trying to keep a positive outlook on the decision. We'll catch up with her after a training session this afternoon.

"Looks like my Olympic Dream for 2012 has come to an end! Wild card spot in 51kg was given to Brazil! 4 more yrs before I get my chance!" she tweeted Monday morning.

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