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Alex Bilodeau’s historic gold medal at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver would prove to be the first of many golden moments as Canada defined itself as a competitive force at the Olympic Games. CBC | Sports News
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Canada should be going for gold-standard when protecting elite athletes from abuse
Behaviour towards athletes that’s physically, sexually or psychologically abusive can’t be tolerated in Canada’s evolving sports culture, writes Ashley Heisler. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian athletes say WADA sanctions against Russia ‘not enough’
The latest sanctions levied against Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency don’t convince Canadian racewalker Evan Dunfee the field will be fair at next year’s Summer Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Beckie Scott, WADA Athletes Committee calls for full Russian ban
The athlete committee of the World Anti Doping Agency is calling for Russia to be completely banned from the Olympics after the country “made a mockery not only those who play by the rules, but those who create and safeguard them.” CBC | Sports News
Read More »Remembering the Olympic athletes who also fought for Canada
Many Canadians have represented their country on the world stage at the Olympics. Only a select few of them, however, put aside their athletic lives to serve with the Canadian forces. On this Remembrance Day, we reflect on some of our Olympic athletes who also fought for Canada. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian athletes right on track for the Tokyo Olympics
After getting shutout two years ago at the track and field world championships in London, the Canadian team rebounded in Doha, winning five medals. From the mixed zone, CBC Sports’ Scott Russell had a bird’s eye view to what has been a “very good world championship run.” CBC | Sports News
Read More »IAAF president says only athletes complaining about poor crowds are the losers
The head of worldwide track and field says any athlete complaining about the hot temperatures and non-existent crowds at these world championships probably isn’t making any other sort of headlines. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vladimir Putin says he will not stop Russian athletes from competing at Olympics
Russian president Vladimir Putin says he will not stop the country’s athletes from competing at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang. CBC | Sports News
Read More »As IOC weighs a ban, Russian athletes protest their innocence
A Russian skier caught cheating during the Sochi Olympics protests his innocence as the International Olympic Committee prepares to announce whether the entire Russian team will be banned from the next Winter Games. CBC | World News
Read More »Speed thrills: How Canada’s athletes overcome their fears for Olympic glory
The mind-boggling speeds and incomparable heights Canada’s winter athletes reach in pursuit of Olympic gold can appear unfathomable. If this seems scary to you don’t worry, it scares them, too. CBC | Sports News
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