Tag: Olympics
Sports notes: Strathroy Rockets sold; local wrestlers earn podium spots
The Strathroy Rockets have been sold to former NHLer Cory Conacher.
London Western team racks up six golds, 13 medals at track nationals
The London Western track and field club won six golds and 13 medals overall at the Canadian championships this past week in Montreal.
Londoner Alysha Newman pumped as she prepares for third Olympics
Alysha Newman almost always flies high in France.
Bruce County Memories – Olympic gold medallist settled in Teeswater
When Teeswater became home to “the world’s first great woman swimmer” you’d think she might talk about her past life. Yet she shrugged off her accomplishments. Her daughter Betty Smith said, “She was so modest, and if her career was discussed, she’d say, ‘Oh, that was a long time ago and I did it because […]
Olympic berth on the line this weekend for 17-year-old Julia Tunks
Julia Tunks has some added motivation heading into the Canadian track and field championships at Montreal this week.
Pope: The physics behind breakdancing, set to make its Olympic debut
Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning and seemingly defying gravity, respectfully
Special Olympics torch run tours Grey-Bruce communities
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 43 minutes ago • 4 minute read Participants in the The Law Enforcement
London doctor, ex-rower named new Olympics medical director
Article content Londoner Jane Thornton has been named the International Olympic Committee’s new medical and scientific director. The 45-year-old Canadian women’s rowing alum will manage
Special Olympics torch run moving through Grey-Bruce on Thursday
Article content The Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario will make its way through Grey-Bruce on Thursday. Article content Local police
‘You can make it work’: Damian Warner’s message to pupils at old school
Paris-bound Olympic decathlon Damian Warner returned to his old elementary school to inspire students with a winning pep talk over a breakfast of champions: waffles