Finding confidence through sports with Toronto-born Gold medalist, Sydney Payne By Alyssa Shull By Alyssa ShullView Author|August 27, 2021|PeopleView People Sydney Payne received her first gold medal at her first-ever Olympic Games in Tokyo. Throughout her career, Sydney has struggled with adjusting to her height and dealing with injuries, but it all paid off after she was able to stand... View this article.