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Athletics Canada nominates three marathoners

Dylan Wykes - Rotterdam Marathon

Dylan Wykes - Rotterdam Marathon

Ottawa – For the first time since 1996 Canada is sending three male marathoners to the Olympic Games.  Reid Coolsaet of Hamilton, Ont., Eric Gillis of Antigonish, N.S., and Dylan Wykes of Kingston, Ont., all dipped below Athletics Canada’s Olympic marathon standard of 2:11:29 before the qualifying deadline of April 22.    [Read more…]

Games Selection Criteria

Athletics Canada publishes Olympic Games Selection Criteria

Games Selection Criteria

OTTAWA – Athletics Canada published today its selection criteria for nomination to the 2012 Olympic Games team.
Athletics (track and field) at the Olympic Games in London, England takes place during the second week of competition – August 3 to 12.  The criteria reflect an athlete’s performance readiness to finish in the top 12, or top 24 for selected Rising Stars. [Read more…]

Petitclerc for UK Athletics

Chantal Petitclerc for UK Athletics

Chantal Petitclerc for UK Athletics

OTTAWA – Athletics Canada congratulates today Chantal Petitclerc of Montreal, Que., who has accepted a coaching position with UK Athletics for the upcoming 2012 Paralympic Games in London.  “Athletics Canada wishes Chantal all the best in her role as coach and mentor with Great Britain’s Paralympics team.  I have no doubt that Chantal’s tremendous career will lead to a bright coaching future,” states Rob Guy, Chief Executive Officer of Athletics Canada.  Guy adds, “We look forward to crossing paths again.” [Read more…]