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.
Desiree Scott makes ‘mama’ proud in Canada’s Olympic soccer win over Germany
CBC MANITOBA (August 9) When Team Canada women's soccer team eked out a win over Germany Tuesday at the Rio Olympics, Manitoba-born Desiree Scott's mother was at the edge of her seat.
Olympians with Manitoba roots face Germany in soccer qualifier
CBC MANITOBA (Aug 9) Two Olympians with ties to Manitoba — Desiree Scott and Sophie Schmidt — hit the pitch this afternoon in a qualifier against Germany.
Kirchmann all smiles after race
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (Aug 8) A first-time Olympian, Kirchmann tackled the gruelling 136.9-kilometre women’s cycling road race Sunday afternoon at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Manitobans On The Road To Rio – Tyler Mislawchuk
CJOB (Aug 8) His Athletic ability has allowed him to compete in all 4 corners of the globe.
Manitoba Olympians TJ Sanders, Justin Duff face U.S. in volleyball
CBC MANITOBA (August 7) Two members of the Canadian men's volleyball team playing at the Rio Olympics have links to Manitoba.
Winnipeg’s Leah Kirchmann looks to the future after Olympic road cycling race
NATIONAL POST (August 7) “It was really an amazing experience. This has left me even more motivated looking to the future and hopefully riding in future Games.”
Canada upsets United States in men’s volleyball opener at Rio
GLOBAL NEWS (August 7) – Rio de Janeiro – Canada defeated the United States 3-0 in the men’s volleyball opener for both teams Sunday at the Rio Olympics.
Isabela Onyshko excels and qualifies for both beam and all-around finals
CBC (Aug 7) Lead off gymnast Isabela Onyshko starts Canada off well, and qualifies for the beam finals, scoring 14.533.
Rio Olympics: Cheers at Brandon gymnastics club for local favourite Isabela Onyshko
CBC MANITOBA (Aug 7) More than 70 family, friends and fellow gymnasts gathered at Isabela Onyshko's home training club — the Brandon Eagles Gymnastics Centre — on Sunday evening to cheer her on as she hit the beams and mats at the Rio Olympics.
