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?”
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NACAC Cross Country Championships; Team has sights set on Worlds qualification
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – The Canadian Cross Country team is heading to Mandeville, Jamaica for the 2013 North America, Central America and Carribean (NACAC) Cross Country Championships taking place this Saturday January 26. The Canadian team will be represented in all four races; Men’s senior 8km, Women’s senior 6km, Men’s junior 6km and Women’s juniorContinue reading “NACAC Cross Country Championships; Team has sights set on Worlds qualification”
Athletics Canada recognizes newly retired Olympians
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – Athletics Canada would like to recognize four great athletes who hung up their spikes in the last twelve months. Olympians Jamie Adjetey-Nelson, Tabia Charles, Emmanuel Parris and Scott Russell have all formerly retired from competition. More…
74 Canadian records set in 2012 track and field season
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – The 2012 Canadian athletics (track and field) season saw many highlights such as Derek Drouin’s bronze medal performance at the Olympic Games, Jessica Zelinka’s unforgettable season, young pole vaulter Shawnacy Barber’s breakout performance at the World Junior Championships and wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell’s world records in the 100-metres, 200-metres and 400-metres.Continue reading “74 Canadian records set in 2012 track and field season”
Athletics Canada names 2013 NACAC Cross Country team
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the athletes that will travel to Mandeville, Jamaica for the 2013 North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) Cross Country Championships to be held January 26th. Junior Men (6km) Base Coach Brandon Allen Amherstburg, ON Dave Scarrow Ben Flanagan Kitchener, ON Peter Grinbergs Christian Gravel Vancouver, BCContinue reading “Athletics Canada names 2013 NACAC Cross Country team”
Athletics Canada identifies 2012 annual awards finalists
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – Athletics Canada named today the finalists for its 2012 annual awards in each of its twelve awards categories. The winners will be unveiled next Wednesday December 19, and will be honoured during the 2013 Canadian Championships in Moncton, N.B. The finalists and winners are chosen by Athletics Canada’s Awards Committee fromContinue reading “Athletics Canada identifies 2012 annual awards finalists”
Fighting the battles of Jericho…
Sharon Shares: Niagara Olympic Club Runners chased their dreams at the Canadian Cross Country Championships in Vancouver, BC on Saturday, November 24th. Troy Smith, placed 5th in the Junior Men’s race, and has qualified for the National Team for the NACAC Championships in Jamaica in January, 2013 and the World Championships in Poland in March, 2013.Continue reading “Fighting the battles of Jericho…”
Cameron Levins and Megan Brown crowned Canadian Champions; Dylan Brown and Jillian Forsey take junior titles
From Athletics Canada: VANCOUVER – Cross Country fans watched some great races unfold today in Vancouver, B.C., with the 2012 Canadian Cross Country Championships at Jericho Park. Cameron Levins of Black Creek, B.C., and Megan Brown of Guelph, Ont., were crowned the 2012 Canadian Champions in the senior race while Dylan Brown of Newmarket, Ont., andContinue reading “Cameron Levins and Megan Brown crowned Canadian Champions; Dylan Brown and Jillian Forsey take junior titles”
Our Athletes are Everywhere!
Sharon Says: Good luck to our NOC Athletes – Mohammed Ahmed, Troy Smith, Heather Petrick and Laura Korsmit at the Athletics Canada National Cross Country Championships. Jericho Beach, Vancouver. November 24th.
November edition of The Gold Standard.
From Athletics Canada: Masters superathlete Christa Bortignon is this month’s BioSteel Top Performer of the Month. The 75-year old athlete owns seven masters category World Records and was recently named the 2012 NCCWMA female athlete of the year. 2012 Canadian Cross Country Championships Canadian Championship and International Hosting Opportunities Athletics Canada announces 2012 Chiba RoadContinue reading “November edition of The Gold Standard.”
Niagara Olympic Club 