Tag: Olympics
Move over, Paris: London’s got Game(s), too
Four days, 18 sports, 3,500 young athletes and â who knows? â maybe even some future Olympians. The Ontario Summer Games begin Thursday in London. Reporter Noah Brennan takes you through what you need to know. THE BIG PICTURE The four-day event, running Thursday through Sunday, involves athletes from across the province, ages 12 to […]
83-year-old Londoner loving volunteer gig at Paris Olympics
An 83-year-old from London is volunteering at his second Olympics in Paris and planning his next trip to the Winter Games in Italy in 2026.
Baranyai: Respect women Olympians’ faith choices
In Rio, Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first woman to compete for the U.S. wearing a hijab.
New book series shows girls hockey is a game for everyone, everywhere
When Jenna McCoubrey Prestidge was a little girl there were two things she loved most in the world: being a farm kid and playing hockey.
‘Opportunity of a lifetime’ for London dancers at Paris Olympics
A group of London dancers are making the trip of a lifetime this month.
PWHL MVP Natalie Spooner reflects on move to hockey-mad London area
Natalie Spoonerâs first season in the Professional Womenâs Hockey League was a dream come true.
Meet the Olympians: London athletes set to shine again at Summer Games
Will London be Canadaâs Golden City again this Olympics?
Local athletes win big at 2024 Spring Provincial Games
GODERICH – Two local athletes returned home as champions after taking part in the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Provincial Games this year in Waterloo. Paige Manger of the Goderich Seahorses and Callum MacDonald, who swims with the Seahorses as well as the Sarnia Dolphins, were competitors at this year’s games in Waterloo, which were held […]
London swim star Maggie Mac Neil eyes Olympic history at Paris Games
Never underestimate Maggie Mac Neil
Countdown on for start of Ontario Summer Games in London
London is set to welcome more than 3,500 of Ontarioâs top young athletes as the city prepares to host the 2024 Ontario Summer Games from Aug. 1 to 4.