In the News
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We’ve collected relevant recent top stories from a variety of sources around the web about Manitoba athletes and the sport news affecting them.
Manitoba on the move at Rio Paralympic Games
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (Sept 12) A week into the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Manitoba has already secured two medals, including gold.
Winnipeg technology makes debut at Rio Paralympic Games
CBC MANITOBA (Sept 12) When Chantal Givens raced Sunday at the Paralympic Games, she had a piece of Winnipeg along for the ride.
Heart of the Games: Meghan Montgomery makes history
CBC SPORTS (Sept 11) Meghan Montgomery is a member of the Canadian boat that took bronze in the LTA mixed coxed four rowing on Sunday in Rio.
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.
