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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.
Other Sports

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.
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Baseball

Hernandez still finding his rhythm in college

TAMPA, Fla – The transition between high school cross-country and college track has been...
Amateur

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.
Amateur

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.
High School

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.
Amateur

High school track stars ready to thrive

St. Patrick’s Catholic Secondary School has two track stars, but they're not...
Winter Games

Poland’s Kowalczyk wins ladies’ 30km mass start

  Justyna Kowalczyuk of Poland earned her third medal of the Olympics, as she won...
Winter Games

Preview for the final day of the 2010 Olympics

On the final day of the 2010 Olympics, the Canadian men’s hockey team prepares...
Winter Games

Norway dominates ladies 4×5-km relay

On Thursday afternoon the ladies 4x5-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.
Winter Games

Babikov sets Canadian mark for male cross country skier

Ivan Babikov finished eighth in the men's 15-kilometre cross country race at Whistler on Monday, representing the best Olympic placing ever by a Canadian in this event.
Winter Games

Crawford looks to defend skiing gold on home snow

Chandra Crawford would love a repeat performance of “O Canada,” this time in her home country.

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