Young’s relentless competitive flame blazes on in nordic skiing
Emily Young found herself at a crossroads in 2009, when an accident forced her onto an unexpected path.
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Cross-country athlete Natalie McCormick is running down a dream
Migrating to the warm climate of Saint Leo University has provided a big boost for Barrie’s Natalie McCormick.
Hernandez still finding his rhythm in college
TAMPA, Fla – The transition between high school cross-country and college track has been very difficult for Emily Hernandez. Considering the seriousness of college sports in the United States, the preparation and training for one…
Birchmount Park Collegiate leads the pack
Birchmount Park Collegiate Grade 9 student Edward Hayfron beat over 300 American and Canadian high school students to take first place at a prestigious cross-country meet in Rochester, N.Y., late last month.
Richview star Sprenger learned to love running
According to Sheila Sprenger, mom of Richview Saints cross- country runner Jillian Sprenger, her daughter hated running at first but after attending practice at the Etobicoke Track and Field Club, it was love at first site.
Birchmount Park aims to run for glory – again
There are many who believe you can’t be a true champion until you defend your title, and the cross-country team at Birchmount Park is taking that sentiment to heart.
High school track stars ready to thrive
St. Patrick’s Catholic Secondary School has two track stars, but they’re not really similar athletes. Steven Ajayi, 17, is the fast one, burning up the track in the 4×100-metre relay, 100m and 200m sprints. Andrew…
Poland’s Kowalczyk wins ladies’ 30km mass start
Justyna Kowalczyuk of Poland earned her third medal of the Olympics, as she won the gold medal in the ladies’ 30km mass start in a time of 1:30:33.7 at Whistler Olympic Park earlier Saturday….
Preview for the final day of the 2010 Olympics
On the final day of the 2010 Olympics, the Canadian men’s hockey team prepares to take the stage against team USA, fighting for a gold medal. Team Canada barely beat the Slovakia team on Friday…
Norway dominates ladies 4×5-km relay
On Thursday afternoon the ladies 4×5-kilometre relay took place at Whistler Olympic Park, where team Norway won the gold medal and Marit Bjoergen of Norway collected her third gold medal at the 2010 Winter Games.