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Olympic champion speedskater Cindy Klassen was dubbed “the woman of the Games” in 2006 by former IOC president Jacques Rogge. Eighteen years later, Canada has another multi-medal talent on its hands in Summer McIntosh, and Klassen is moved by her inspiring ascension in the pool. CBC | Sports News
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Maltais, Blondin, Weidemann claim team pursuit silver at speed skating worlds in Calgary
Canada continued its strong showing at the World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships on Friday, collecting three more medals on Calgary’s Olympic Oval. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Skate Canada wants voice heard in continued pursuit of 2022 Olympic bronze medal
High performance director Mike Slipchuk and other Skate Canada executives want clarity on why Canada remained in fourth place behind Russia in the 2022 Olympic team event after Monday’s decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to disqualify Russian athlete Kamila Valieva for doping. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Andre De Grasse fine-tuning all aspects of his race in pursuit of Olympic gold
Five months out of the Tokyo Olympics, Andre De Grasse says his whole 100 metres is being fine-tuned, from his burst out of the blocks to his top-end speed. The Markham, Ont., native will begin testing those improvements at the Diamond League event in May. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Man Utd and Arsenal handed blow in Pochettino pursuit because of Levy clause – EXCLUSIVE
Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with succeeding Unai Emery at Arsenal or replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Canada adds silver in team pursuit to cycling World Cup medal haul
Canada won silver in the men’s team pursuit at the track cycling World Cup on Sunday, in Milton, Ont. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women take team pursuit bronze at speed skating World Cup
Kali Christ looked to be back in top form Saturday. The Regina speed skater bounced back from a hip injury sustained last January to win bronze in the women’s team pursuit with Ottawa skaters Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann at the Olympic Oval. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ready to ‘Roar’: Canada’s curling stars begin Olympic pursuit in Ottawa
Eighteen teams, nine of each gender, will take to the ice as the Roar of the Rings gets underway in Ottawa. It’s a week of curling many regard as being the most-competitive bonspiel in Canada – and the pressure can be paralyzing. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Rafael Nadal: Why I was NOT AFRAID of Roger Federer in pursuit of No 1 spot
RAFAEL NADAL says he planned his route back to world No 1 without worrying about Roger Federer – or the rankings at all in fact. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Last rock: Sherry Middaugh racing against time in Olympic pursuit
Ontario skip Sherry Middaugh has played in five out of the six Olympic trials since 1997 but has yet to earn a coveted spot at the Winter Games. She’s hoping the Road to the Roar will be the first step en route to a trip to Pyeongchang, South Korea. CBC | Sports News
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