Track and field team enjoys best showing since Atlanta Olympic Games

London, UK – Athletics Canada’s objectives coming in to the 2012 Olympic Games were to improve on Beijing’s showing of one medal and to improve on the sixteenth place finish in the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) country ranking. The team closed out the 2012 Games today with one medal by Derek Drouin of Corunna, Ont.,Continue reading “Track and field team enjoys best showing since Atlanta Olympic Games”

The A-Z of BMY…

For the Athletes who worked so hard to get there and perform at their best. For Athletics Ontario, the organization that exists to service all affiliated Track and Field clubs in Ontario. B For the Beauty of the NOC facility! And the Batons, most of which were passed, and a few…dropped. C For the Coaches who dedicateContinue reading “The A-Z of BMY…”

Derek Drouin wins high jump bronze and More…

LONDON, UK – Derek Drouin of Corunna, Ont., has won Canada’s first track and field and Canada’s 11th medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. Day five at Olympic Stadium also brought three top eight performances and a personal best.  Drouin’s medal is the fist in the high jump since Greg Joy did in at the 1976 OlympicContinue reading “Derek Drouin wins high jump bronze and More…”

St. Catharines Standard Great Press Coverage…

Courtesy of Matt Horner, The Standard: ST. CATHARINES – The Athletics Onatrio bantam, midget and youth track and field championships are coming to St. Catharines. The Niagara Olympic Club is hosting the event in conjunction with the London Legion Track and Field Alliance. The championship is being hosted at the club’s facility Aug. 4 and 5 becauseContinue reading “St. Catharines Standard Great Press Coverage…”