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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.

Desiree Scott kicks around thoughts of gold at Rio Olympics

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (July 12) Members of Team Canada's women's soccer team are raring to dig their cleats in at the coming Rio Olympics to show the world their skills on the field, Winnipegger Desiree Scott says.

2016-07-12T11:54:12-05:00July 12, 2016|

Givens headed for Rio

WINNIPEG SUN (July 12) Winnipeg's Chantal Givens will make history as part of the Canadian triathlon team at the Paralympics in Rio.

2016-07-12T08:43:12-05:00July 12, 2016|

Oak Bluff’s Tyler Mislawchuk on world stage

THE HEADLINER (July 11) When Canada’s athletes parade around during opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games, Oak Bluff’s Mislawchuk family will be cheering for their son, Tyler.

2016-07-11T20:56:49-05:00July 11, 2016|

Kirchmann bound for Brazil

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (July 11) At the end of June, Kirchmann accomplished what evaded her four years ago: being nominated to Team Canada for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games in Brazil.

2016-07-11T20:43:24-05:00July 11, 2016|

Manitoba track athletes nominated for Olympic team

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (July 11) Athletics Canada has confirmed three Manitobans are expected to be a part of the Canadian track and field contingent headed to the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil next month.

2016-07-11T17:29:59-05:00July 11, 2016|
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