Angela Whyte takes Silver at the Pan American Games

Angela Whyte

GUADALAJARA – Angela Whyte of Edmonton, Alta., won Canada’s third athletics (track and field) medal at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. In the women’s 100-metre hurdles Whyte crossed the finish line in 13.09 seconds securing the silver medal. “It was not my best race. But I’m happy. I wanted to win a medal for the team and for my country”. Whyte adds, “I’m glad I came here to see a world event, to see where I sit and to see what I need to do for next year.”

Christie Gordon of Edmonton, Alta., also lined up in the 100-metre hurdles final where she placed seventh in 13.48 seconds.

Dontae Richards-Kwok of Mississauga, Ont., advanced through round 1 of the men’s 200-metres crossing the line in fourth place with a time of 21.26 seconds. Richards-Kwok later finished seventh in his semi final heat with a time 21.11 seconds and did not advance to the final. “The race was alright; I think I executed well. I had a better run technically in the semi final race than in the earlier heat including a better second 100m.” Dontae is now looking ahead to tomorrow’s 4×400-metre relay semi final at 3:35pm local time along with Tremaine Harris of Markham, Ont., Philip Osei of Toronto, Ont., and Michael Robertson of Ottawa, Ont.

Krysha Bayley of Edmonton, Alta., finished sixth overall in the women’s long jump final with a mark of 6.36 metres. “I am not too happy with my result; I came here wanting to medal. Overall it was a great experience and I am definitely looking to do better next time.”

Canadian Action continues on Thursday

The women’s 4x100m relay semi final will take to the start line at 2:20pm local time. Krysha Bayley, Christian Brennan of Waterdown, Ont., Christie Gordon of Edmonton, Alta., and Kerri-Ann Mitchell of Pickering, Ont., are hoping to secure their spot in the finals.

Kelowna, B.C.’s Malindi Elmore will line up in the women’s 1500-metres final at 5:05pm local time.