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Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has sent yet another shockwave across the swimming world by defeating American legend Katie Ledecky in the 800 metre freestyle. CBC | Sports News
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Canada’s Butterworth bursts into 800m semis on birthday at track and field worlds
Canadian Lindsey Butterworth handed herself a 27th birthday present by advancing to the 800-metre semifinals at the track and field world championships on Friday in Doha, Qatar. Also moving on were Canada’s Alysha Newman, Genevieve Lalonde, Mo Ahmed and Justyn Knight. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Melissa Bishop finishes 5th in 800m at track worlds
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
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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