Tag Archives: 2012 Olympics

Mohammed Ahmed looks forward to the Commonwealth Games and a professional running career

Pictures and article courtesy Bernie Puchalski at the St. Catharines Standard: Making history wasn’t enough for Mohammed Ahmed. By winning a bronze medal in the 10,000-metre race and placing fifth in the 5,000 metres at the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., the St. Catharines distance runner became only the second University ofContinue reading “Mohammed Ahmed looks forward to the Commonwealth Games and a professional running career”

Anyone looking for a 48 month lucrative Contract?

From Athletics Canada: Ottawa – Athletics Canada announced important changes today to its technical leadership structure.  Effective immediately Olympic program Head Coach Alex Gardiner and Chief High Performance Officer Martin Goulet have been relieved of their duties. Rob Guy, Athletics Canada Chief Executive Officer, “First and foremost I want to thank Alex and Martin for theirContinue reading “Anyone looking for a 48 month lucrative Contract?”

Olympic medal next on list

From St. Catharines Standard: By Bernie Puchalski, St. Catharines Standard, Monday, January 14, 2013 9:34:04 EST PM Mohammed Ahmed’s first Olympic experience has left him wanting more. “It made me want to look at the big picture,” said the 22-year-old St. Catharines resident, who was back in the city for about two weeks before returning to theContinue reading “Olympic medal next on list”

Canadian men’s 4x100m relay team at a loss for words and More

LONDON, UK- The Canadian men’s 4×100-metre relay team of Gavin Smellie of Etobicoke, Ont., Seyi Smith of Ottawa, Ont., Jared Connaughton of New Haven, P.E.I., and Justyn Warner of Markham, Ont., ran the race of their lives this evening at the 2012 Olympic Games. Initial results awarded Canada the bronze medal behind the United States andContinue reading “Canadian men’s 4x100m relay team at a loss for words and More”

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…”

Athletics underway tomorrow at the 2012 Olympic Games

From Athletics Canada: London, UK – Athletics begins in a big way tomorrow morning at the 2012 Olympic Games with nine Canadians in action.  Leading the way on day one is Dylan Armstrong of Kamloops, B.C., who has been clear on his intentions; he’s looking for nothing less than a podium finish after narrowly missing doingContinue reading “Athletics underway tomorrow at the 2012 Olympic Games”