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Let the Games Begin! Will Canada be Medaling in Medellin?

From NOC Coach Bill MacDonald (in Medellin, Colombia): Heather Petrick races tonight at 6:50 local time, 7:50 Ontario time. Things are going very well in Medellin and Heather is ready. Weather at race time should be good as it cools down every night to around 17 and when she races it should be close toContinue reading “Let the Games Begin! Will Canada be Medaling in Medellin?”

AC makes commitment to club development through Club Excellence / AC s’engage envers le développement des clubs via Club Excellence

Athletics Canada makes commitment to club development through Club Excellence Program En français. OTTAWA – With the 2013 athletics season drawing to a close and on the heels of Canada’s best ever showing at the International Association of Athletics Federtations (IAAF) World Championships, Athletics Canada is pleased to turn its attention to the development ofContinue reading “AC makes commitment to club development through Club Excellence / AC s’engage envers le développement des clubs via Club Excellence”

51 athletes set to compete at Pan American Junior Championships

51 athletes set to compete at Pan American Junior Championships Veuillez cliquer ici pour voir la version française OTTAWA – The 2013 Pan American Junior Championships begin Friday in Medellin, Columbia featuring a Canadian contingent of 51 athletes. For many of these athletes the three day competition will be their first taste of international competitionContinue reading “51 athletes set to compete at Pan American Junior Championships”

Men’s 4x100m relay win World Championship bronze; Women’s 4x100m 6th

Men’s 4x100m relay win World Championship bronze; Women’s 4x100m 6th Veuillez cliquer ici pour voir la version française Moscow – The men’s 4×100-metres relay team won bronze today at the 2013 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championship in Moscow, Russia. The last day of competition also saw outstanding performances from the women’s 4×100-metresContinue reading “Men’s 4x100m relay win World Championship bronze; Women’s 4x100m 6th”

Dylan Armstrong wins World Championship bronze and more Canadians’ success

Follow Team Canada at the 2013 IAAF World Championship in Athletics at http://www.worlds2013.athletics.ca Dylan Armstrong wins World Championship bronze Veuillez cliquer ici pour voir la version française Moscow – Another day and another medal for Canada at the 2013 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championship in Moscow, Russia. Dylan Armstrong of Kamloops, B.C.,Continue reading “Dylan Armstrong wins World Championship bronze and more Canadians’ success”

Drouin wins Bronze, Hughes 6th in new Canadian Record, Armstrong qualifies for shot put final

Follow Team Canada at the 2013 IAAF World Athletics Championship http://www.worlds2013.athletics.ca Drouin wins Bronze, Hughes 6th in new Canadian Record, Armstrong qualifies for shot put final Veuillez cliquer ici pour voir la version française Moscow – What an amazing day for Team Canada at the 2013 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championship inContinue reading “Drouin wins Bronze, Hughes 6th in new Canadian Record, Armstrong qualifies for shot put final”

Freedom Run for Diabetes Research

The Canadian Diabetes Association is holding a Freedom Run for Diabetes Research in Grantham Lions Park on September 7, 2013. We’d like to share the details of the event with the members of the Niagara Olympic Club. The event will include a 3K Family Fun Walk and a 5K Run/Walk. Please find the attached flyerContinue reading “Freedom Run for Diabetes Research”

Brianne Theisen-Eaton wins World Championship heptathlon SILVER and her Hubby Wins Gold in Decathlon!

Brianne Theisen-Eaton wins World Championship heptathlon SILVER Veuillez cliquer ici pour voir la version française Moscow – Brianne Theisen-Eaton of Humboldt, Sask., won World Championship silver today with a personal best of 6530 points in the seven-event heptathlon. Her silver comes two days after teammate Damian Warner of London, Ont., won bronze in the decathlon,Continue reading “Brianne Theisen-Eaton wins World Championship heptathlon SILVER and her Hubby Wins Gold in Decathlon!”