Istanbul, Turkey – Nikkita Holder of Pickering, Ont., Michael Leblanc of Riverview, N.B., and Justyn Warner of Markham, Ont., advanced to tomorrow’s semis in their respective events at the 2012 World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. [Read more…]
Rodhe ineligible for World Indoors
Ottawa – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has ruled Justin Rodhe of Kamloops, B.C., ineligible for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Rodhe, who has been living and training in Canada for close to four years and is married to Canadian hammer thrower Megan Rodhe, acquired his Canadian Citizenship on November 1, 2011. According to IAAF rule 5.2, Rodhe would be eligible to represent Canada in international competition as of October 31, 2013. [Read more…]
Tyler Christopher retires
Canada’s best ever 400-metre runner retires; Tyler Christopher hangs up his spikes
OTTAWA – Edmonton, Alta.’s Tyler Christopher has officially announced his retirement from the sport of athletics today. The track star steps away from competition after a very successful career highlighted by a World Indoor title in 2008 and a bronze medal at the 2005 World Outdoor Championships. [Read more…]