From Athletics Canada: London, UK – Today in London at the 2012 Paralympic Games Jason Dunkerley and guide runner Josh Karanja won Canada’s fourth track and field medal. “This is very special, I have a great guy here (guide runner Josh Karanja), we’ve been working together for a few years,” said an ecstatic Dunkerley. More…
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Brent Lakatos wins silver on day 3 of track and field at Paralympic Games
From Athletics Canada: London, UK -Brent Lakatos of Dorval, Que., won Canada’s third track and field and Canada’s 11th medal overall at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Day three of the track and field competition also saw two new Canadian records and three more top eight performances from Keira-Lyn Frie of Saskatoon, Sask., Alister McQueen of Calgary,Continue reading “Brent Lakatos wins silver on day 3 of track and field at Paralympic Games”
Stilwell golden on day two of track and field at Paralympic Games
From Athletics Canada: London, UK – Michelle Stilwell of Nanoose Bay, B.C., today won Canada’s second track and field and Canada’s eight medal overall at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Stilwell won gold in the women’s T52 classification 200-metres in a new Paralympic Games record time of 33.80 seconds. “From the beginning the crowd had a roar andContinue reading “Stilwell golden on day two of track and field at Paralympic Games”
Virginia McLachlan wins Canada’s first track and field medal at the 2012 Paralympic Games
From Athletics Canada: LONDON, UK – Virginia McLachlan of Windsor, Ont., today won Canada’s first track and field medal and Canada’s sixth medal overall at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Day one of track and field competition also saw a new Canadian record, a top eight performance and four athletes through to later rounds. More…
Paralympic Games begin Friday for Canadian track and field team
From Athletics Canada: London, UK – Competition at the 2012 Paralympic Games begins Friday August 31 for the Canadian track and field team comprised of 26 athletes. The team is led by five medallists from the 2008 Paralympic Games. Things officially get underway on Wednesday August 29 with the opening ceremonies live on TSN2 and RDSContinue reading “Paralympic Games begin Friday for Canadian track and field team”
Athletics Canada launches Paralympic Games Website
From Athletics Canada: The countdown to the 2012 Paralympic Games is on, with only five days to go Athletics Canada launched today www.paralympic2012.athletics.ca to serve as your reference point for everything Canada track and field related at the 2012 Paralympic Games. The site is built around a powerful social media hub providing friends, family and fans theContinue reading “Athletics Canada launches Paralympic Games Website”
Having fun while you run is always in fashion, just ask the designers
Perhaps this is something we should be promoting as a major Summer event for all active Niagara Region people whose 40th birthday occurs in that year? From National Post: It’s very difficult to flourish as a runner if you dread every step you take. The fashion world, a group not particularly synonymous with strenuous physicalContinue reading “Having fun while you run is always in fashion, just ask the designers”
NOC team for Midget-Youth National Track Championships.
From Sharon: Troy Smith Medals at Nationals – Silver in the Youth 3000m and Bronze in the Youth 1500m
Legion Canadian Youth Championships come to a close
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – A number of athletes left their mark on the track and in the field this weekend as the 2012 Legion Canadian Youth Championships wound down in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Heading into the event World Junior teammates Nicole Setterington of London, Ont., and Deshaunda Morrison of Calgary, Alta., were set to go headContinue reading “Legion Canadian Youth Championships come to a close”
Results from PEI. Well Done NOC Athletes!
“Live” Results are a click away. From yesterday’s competition, our Athletes achieved great results, including: Midget Girls 1200m Tracey Myers 6th Youth Girls 1500m Heather Petrick 4th Youth Boys 1500m Troy Smith Bronze Medal. Stay tuned as the Legion National progresses.
Niagara Olympic Club 