Canada’s Melissa Bishop finished fifth in the women’s 800-metres at the world track and field championships. The 29-year-old from Eganville, Ont., ran one minute 57.68 seconds. CBC | Sports News
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Why Melissa Bishop keeps running an unwinnable race
With a world title all but out of reach against the powerful Caster Semenya, Canadian 800-metre star Melissa Bishop knows she must keep her dreams in check at the world championships. But that doesn’t mean she’s giving up. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Melissa Bishop qualifies for semis after near-fall in 800m heat
Canadian-record holder Melissa Bishop of Eganville, Ont., recovered after nearly being tripped on the first lap of her 800-metre heat on Thursday to finish second and qualify for Friday’s semifinal (CBCSports.ca, 2:35 p.m. ET). CBC | Sports News
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