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Canadian short track speed skater and reigning world champion William Dandjinou is sensing that this is a crucial moment for his sport — and in his career. CBC | Sports News
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Arop aims for ‘next gear’ with Grand Slam Track after capturing Olympic 800m silver
Marco Arop, who ran to an Olympic silver medal in August, is the first Canadian to join Grand Slam Track before the professional league’s inaugural season in 2025. CBC | Sports News
Read More »3-time Olympic champ Faith Kipyegon shines at inaugural women’s-only track meet in NYC
Kenya’s Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon took a victory lap with an easy win in the 1,500 metres at the inaugural women’s-only Athlos NYC meet on Thursday, while Brittany Brown stunned Paris 200-metre gold medallist Gabby Thomas. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Track and field’s viewership problem in non-Olympic years requires revamped marketing strategy
Keeping viewers interested during non-Olympic years has been one of track and field’s most stubborn problems. This off-season the problem is even more complicated than normal, writes CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Women’s-only track meet in NYC features Olympic champions, lucrative prize money
Recently crowned Olympic 200-metre champion Gabby Thomas and company are helping track take a big step forward by racing in Thursday’s inaugural Athlos track meet at 7:30 p.m. in New York City against some of the fastest women in the world. CBC | World News
Read More »Track and field’s eternal challenge | Athletics North
Every four years track and field gets its moment in the sun when viewers “parachute in” for the Olympics, but how does the sport grow and gain new audiences between Games? Certified track nerd Morgan Campbell has some ideas on how to grow the sport, and some criticism on what is definitely not working. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Watch the Diamond League Final track & field event from Brussels
Canadian middle-distance runner Marco Arop and Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman will try to become first-time Diamond League Trophy winners on Saturday at the 48th Allianz Memorial Van Damme meet. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian track cyclist Mel Pemble misses Paralympic podium by 0.3 seconds in C1-3 500m time trial
Canadian track cyclist Mel Pemble narrowly missed the podium in the women’s C1-3 500-metre time trial on Saturday, finishing 0.3 seconds away from her first career Paralympic medal. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Kate O’Brien captures track cycling bronze for Canada’s 1st medal of Paris Paralympics
Kate O’Brien has won Canada’s first medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris with a bronze in track cycling. The 36-year-old from Calgary finished third in the women’s C4-5 500-metre time trial at the velodrome. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Track and field season rolls on post-Olympics
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter recaps an exciting Diamond League meet and looks ahead to the rest of the season. CBC | Sports News
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