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Sarah Mitton successfully defended her title, winning Canada’s first gold medal at the world indoor track and field championships in Nanjing, China on Friday with a 20.48-metre throw in the women’s shot put. Brooklyn, N.S., native’s golden throw came on final attempt, measuring 20.48 metresThe Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 21,Continue Reading

A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win The Canadian Press male athlete of the award in 2024. Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg earned the honour for his golden performance at the Paris Olympics. 22-year-old won Canada’s 1st-ever Olympic gold in hammer throw event at Paris 2024 Gemma Karstens-SmithContinue Reading

After Ethan Katzberg won the men’s hammer throw at the Paris Olympics, it’s Camryn Rogers’ turn to go for gold in the women’s event. Both athletes have put Canada on the throwing mapThe Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 05, 2024 1:14 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 5 Camryn RogersContinue Reading

Soon after a U.S. Olympian posted that she was in need of financial assistance, Flavor Flav, founding member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy and a big fan of USA Water Polo, responded: “I gotchu.” Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian also chips in for discus thrower Veronia Fraley The Associated PressContinue Reading

Reigning hammer throw world champions Camryn Rogers and Ethan Katzberg, and shot put world silver medallist Sarah Mitton could all contend for gold at the Olympics. Rogers, Katzberg (hammer throw) and Mitton (shot put) could contend for gold Karissa Donkin · for CBC Sports · Posted: Aug 01, 2024 9:35Continue Reading