In the News
Our high performance athletes and sports science experts are often in the news.
We’ve collected relevant recent top stories from a variety of sources around the web about Manitoba athletes and the sport news affecting them.
Family makes finish line much sweeter
TORONTO OBSERVER (Sept 11) Chantal Givens crossed the finish line, looked up to her family in the stands and saw one vacant seat.
Leah Kirchmann Sprints to 11th at La Madrid Challenge by La Vuelta
TEAM GIANT-ALPECIN (Sept 11) La Madrid Challenge by La Vuelta returned for its second edition, which took place before the final stage of the men’s Vuelta a España.
Chantal Givens Climbs into Eighth at Paralympic Triathlon
TRIATHLON CANADA (Sept 11) Three Canadians put down a spirited effort as women’s triathlon debuted at the Paralympic Games on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. Winnipeg’s Chantal Givens was...
Winnipegger helps Canada win medal
WINNIPEG SUN (Sept 11) Winnipeg's Meghan Montgomery helped Canada capture a bronze medal in rowing on Sunday at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Bronze Medal at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in LTAMix4+
ROWING CANADA (Sept 11) This morning at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the LTAMixed4+ rowed to a bronze medal finish in a tight race with Great Britain, reigning World Champions, taking first place.
Michelle Stilwell wins gold
ATHLETICS CANADA (Sept 10) Michelle Stilwell won gold in the T52 wheelchair 400-metres in a Paralympic Games record time of 1:05.42.
MLA and wheelchair racer Stilwell races to fifth career gold medal
COST REPORTER (Sept 10) When the 400 metres was added to the Paralympic program for Rio, Michelle Stilwell set her plan in motion. Gold was the goal.
Michelle Stilwell leads strong Canadian effort at Paralympics
CBC SPORTS (Sept 10) Wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell added to Canada's Paralympic medal haul, claiming gold in the women's 400-metre T52 final in Paralympic record time Saturday morning in Rio.
Michelle Stilwell, B.C. MLA, Wins Gold At Paralympic Games With Record Time
HUFFINGTON POST (Sept 10) Canadian wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell added another Paralympic title to her illustrious resume.
