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Ruky takes Manhattan

May 30, 2009 By admin

Ruky Abdulai

Ruky Abdulai

Ruky Abdulai of Coquitlam, BC actually jumped for joy in Manhattan today as she won the Reebok Grand Prix.  This 2008 Olympian won the long jump with the 10th best mark in the world this  season.  Her winning jump of of 6.78m was aided by a 2.5m/sec following wind making it an illegal mark for claiming a World Championship standard.  Fortunately she cleared 6.74m with a legal wind of 1.1m/sec to claim her top 10 world ranking and the A standard for Berlin in August.  Fellow Canadian Tabia Charles of Toronto took the bronze with her jump of 6.66m.  Both these jumpers will meet at the Harry Jerome International Track Classic at Swangard Stadium on June 14th.

Gary Reed

Gary Reed

Gary Reed of Victoria took the silver behind Khadevis Robinson of Los Angeles with his season opening 800m with a fine 1:46.22. Malindi Elmore of Calgary matched Gary’s place in the women’s 1500.  Christin Wurth-Thomas won in 4:03.96 while Malindi’s time of 4:06.94 is 5th in the world this season.  Taylor Milne of Guelph, Ontario ran a time of 3:37.26 which leads all Canadian 1500m runners this year except for Nate Brannen’s timeof 3:37.02.

Reed, Elmore and Milne will compete in the Jerome Classic in two weeks.

Tickets available at www.harryjerome.com

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ARMSTRONG TAKES GOLD AGAIN IN EUROPE

May 29, 2009 By admin

News Release
29 May 2009

Dylan Armstrong

Dylan Armstrong

ARMSTRONG TAKES GOLD AGAIN IN EUROPE

Dylan Armstrong of Kamloops won the Artur Takatch Memorial shot put in Belgrade, Serbia tonight for the second consecutive year.  He won with a throw of 20.49m over, Dorian Scott (20.29m) of the US and Pavel Sofin (20.14m) of Russia.  Dylan coached by Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk, narrowly missed the bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics with his national record of 21.04m.  This 28 year old who weighs in at 114kg and stands 1.93m, will compete at the Harry Jerome International Track Classic on

Sunday, June 14th at Swangard Stadium, Burnaby.

Tickets available at www.harryjerome.com.

Adults $10, Children under 13 years free

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May 28, 2009 By admin

28may-sunad

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TOP 10 CANADIANS @ MAY 24

May 28, 2009 By admin
BRYAN BARNETT TO RUN 100m AT JEROME ON JUNE 14

BRYAN BARNETT TO RUN 100m AT JEROME ON JUNE 14

Top Ten Canadian Performers 2009 Outdoor Season-Men on May 24 Plus World Championship Standards *A *B

1166 points 4x100m 38.85 Canada (Palmer-Henry-Connaughton-Barnett) *A
1165 points Mara    2H12.27 Jon Brown’71 BC *A
1161 points SP          20.68 Dylan Armstrong’81 *A
1161 points Ham      73.09 James Steacy’84 AB
1147 points 1500m  3:37.03 Nate Brannen’82 ON *B
1146 points 10k        27:50.76 Simon Bairu’83 SK *B
1141 points 200m     20.58 (1.1) Gavin Smellie’86 ON *A
1136 points LJ          8.05 Brian Chibudu ’88 CAN*B
1132 points 100m     10.23 (2.0)  Seyi Smith’87 ON*B
1127 points 1500m   3:38.44 Matt Lincoln’82 ON *B
1127 points 3kSC     8:29.63 Rob Watson’83 ON *B
1126 points 110mH 13.67 (1.5) Karl Jennings’79 ON
1116 points 200m  20.75 (-1.0) Sam Effah’88 AB
1109 points Mara    2H16.14 Andrew Smith’79 ON *A
1104 points Disc      62.88 Jason Tunks’75 ON *B
1096 points Mara   2H17:10 Reid Coolsaet ON *A

CARLINE MUIR WILLRUN 400M AT JEROME ON JUNE 14

CARLINE MUIR WILL RUN 400M AT JEROME ON JUNE 14

Top Ten Canadians 2009 Outdoor Season- Women on May 24
Plus World Championship Standards *A *B

1214 points 100mH 12.52 (1.4) Pricilla Lopes-Schliep’82 ON *A
1178 points 100h 12.80 (1.4) Perdita Felcien’80 ON *A
1150 points 100H 13.02 (-0.5) Angela Whyte’80 AB *B
1131 points 4x400m 3:30.85 Canada  (Akinsulie, Power, Martin, Muir)*A
1127 points 400m    52.20 Carline Muir’87  AB *B
1125 points Mara  2H30.43 Lloudmila Kortchaquina’71 ON *A
1121 points 400m    52.39 Esther Akinsulie’84 ON
1120  points 200m    23.42 (0.1) Adrienne Power’81 NS
1120 points Ham 71.65 Sultanna Frizell’84 ON*A
1105 points 1500m  4:12.82 Julia Howard’83 BC
1102 points LJ        6.53 (1.5) Alice Falaiye’78 ON
1052 points PV  4.40 Kelsie Hendry ‘82 SK *B
1038 points PV  4.36 Carly Dockendorf’83 BC *B

Based on IAAF point scoring table
Olympic/WC standard *A, *B
This information is not affiliated or endorsed by Athletics Canada
Corrections:    Contact   dclement007@mac.com

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Canadians in Belem Grand Prix, Brazil

May 25, 2009 By admin
Mason clears in 2.25m in Belem

Mason clears in 2.25m in Belem

Kelsie Hendry jumped to a silver medal at the Belem Grand Prix in Brazil last night.  She jumped 4.30m in the pole vault 10cm back of Brazilian, Fabiana Murer.

Mike Mason had a narrow miss at 2.28m but cleared a Canadian seasonal best of 2.25m while Jesse Williams of Eugene, Oregon won in 2.33m.  These two jumpers will meet again at the Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic on Sunday June 14th at Swangard Stadium.

Carline Muir moved to the top of the Canadian 400m runners with her 52.20 mark while teammate Adam Kunkel did the same in the 400m Hurdles with his 50.32 clocking behind the 48.36 time of Isa Phillips of Jamaica.  Tyler Christopher ran 20.81 in the 200m for his seasonal best

Ruky to Jump at jerome in June

Ruky to Jump at Jerome in June

Tabia Charles and Ruky Abdulai met a strong field in the long jump with Britney Reese of the US winning with a fine 7.06m with the Canadians trailing with 6.4m7 and 6.40m.

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TOP CANADIANS IN 2009 – MEN & WOMEN @ MAY 24

May 25, 2009 By admin
JAMES STEACY OPENS THE 2009 SEASON

JAMES STEACY OPENS THE 2009 SEASON

Top Canadian Performers 2009 Outdoor Season- Men as of May 24
100m 10.23 (2.0) Seyi Smith’87 1132 points*B
100m 10.23 (2.5) Jarid Vaughan’85 BC W
200m 20.58 (1.1) Gavin Smellie’86 ON 1141 points*A
200m 20.47 (3.4) Jarid Vaughan’85 BC W
400m 46.52 Nathan Vadeboncoeur’84 MAN 1086 points
800m 1:49.37 Geoff Harris’87 NS 1045 points
1500m 3:37.03 Nate Brannen’82 ON1147 points*B
Mile 4:04.73 Graeme Wells’83 BC 1017 points
3000m 8:24.98 Mark Davidson’85 ON 914 points
5000m 13:30.27 Kurt Benninger’85 ON 1101 points
10k 27:50.76 Simon Bairu’83 SK 1146 points*B
110mH 13.67 (1.5) Karl Jennings’79 ON 1126 points
400mH 50.32 Adam Kunkel’81 AB 1109 points
3kSC 8:29.63 Rob Watson’83 ON 1127 points*B
4x100m 38.85 Canada (Palmer-Henry-Connaughton-Barnett) 1166 points *A
Half M 1H03.10 Simon Bairu’83 SK 1123 points
Mara 2H16.14 Andrew Smith’79 ON 1109 points*A
Mara 2H12.27 Jon Brown’71 BC 1165 points (Dec’08)*A
5k W 20:09.96 Inaki Gomez’88 BC 1065 points
10kW 44:16 Evan Dunfee’90 BC 975 points
20kW 1H31:19 Inaki Gomez’88 BC 982 points
PV 5.35 Ryan Vu BC 1066 points
HJ 2.25 Mike Mason’86 BC 1108 points
LJ 8.05 Brian Chibudu ’88 CAN 1136 points
TJ 15.20 (nwi) Ikenna Obonna’88 ON 961 points
TJ 15.31 (2.6) Ikenna Obonna’88 ON W
SP 20.68 Dylan Armstrong’81 1161 points*A
Disc 62.88 Jason Tunks’75 ON 1104 points*B
Jav 75.08 Scott Russell ’79 ON 1005 points
Ham 74.09 James Steacy’84 AB 1161 points
Deca 6982 Mark Chenery BC 6982 points

AKINSULIE, KALTOUMA AND MUIR

AKINSULIE, KALTOUMA AND MUIR

Top Canadian Performers 2009 Outdoor Season- Women as of May 24
100m 11.62 (0.1) Adrienne Power’81 NS 1090 points
200m 23.42 (0.1) Adrienne Power’81 NS 1120 points
400m 52.20 Carline Muir’87 AB 1127 points
800m 2:03.64 Rebecca Johnstone’83 BC 1089 points
1500m 4:12.82 Julia Howard’83 BC 1105 points
3000m 9:23.42 Anita Campbell BC 844 points
5000m 15:42.81 Nicole Edwards’86 MAN1086 points
10k 33:23.22 Danette Doetzel’86 ON 1068 points
100mH 12.52 (1.4) Pricilla Lopes-Schliep’82 ON 1214 points*A
400mH 60.49 Christine Lowe’90 BC 1007 points
3kSC 10:05.36 Lydia Willemse’86 ON 1082 points
4x400m 3:30.85 Canada (Akinsulie, Power, Martin, Muir) 1131 points*A
Half M 1H12.08.6 Tara Quinn Smith’79 ON 1105 points
Mara 2H30.43 Lloudmila Kortchaquina’71 ON 1125 points *A
3kW 13:30.09 Megan Huzzey’85 BC 1042 points
20kW 1H39.49 Rachelle Lavallee’86 Que 1028 points
PV 4.40 Kelsie Hendry ‘82 SK 1052 points *B
HJ 1.88 Nicole Forrester’76 ON 1063 points
LJ 6.53 (1.5) Alice Falaiye’78 ON1102 points
LJ 6.66 (2.5) Alice Falaiye’78 ON W
TJ 13.17 (-0.3) Tabia Charles’85 ON 1010 points
SP 14.92 Julie Labonte’90 QUE 861 points
Disc 53.15 Marie-Josee LeJour-McDonagh’79 QUE 933 points
Jav 55.85 Liz Gleadle’88 BC 985 points
Ham 71.65 Sultanna Frizell’84 ON 1120 points *A
Hept 5643 Brianne Theisen’88 SK 1028 points
Hept 5986 w Brianne Theisen’88 SK 1094 points

Based on IAAF point scoring table
Olympic/WC standard *A, *B average 1133 points range (1168 to 1002)
This information is not affiliated or endorsed by Athletics Canada

Corrections: Contact dclement007@mac.com

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DYLAN HAS STRONG ARM IN HALLE

May 23, 2009 By admin

Dylan Armstrong

Dylan Armstrong


Dylan Armstrong of Kamloops, won the gold medal in shot put on Saturday, May 23 at the Halle Hallesche Erdgas-Werfertage, an all throws competition in Germany with his seasonal best of 20.68m. He defeated Ralf Bartels of Germany for the first time in their 4 head to head meetings. Bartels has won medals in the World and European Championships.
Armstrong won the gold medal in his event in the Pan American Games and set the Canadian record of 21.04m with his 4th place in the Beijing Olympics.
Dylan has a strong arm in Germany

Dylan has a strong arm in Germany


Dylan will defend his title in the 26th Annual Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International
Track Classic set for Swangard Stadium on Sunday, June 14th. Tickets available at www.harryjerrome.com

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UBC Walkers Whisk away NAIA Fields

May 22, 2009 By admin
Inaki Gomez and Evan Dunfee take gold and silver at NAIA

Inaki Gomez and Evan Dunfee take gold and silver at NAIA

Inaki Gomez of UBC Thunderbirds repeated his 2008 gold as winner of the NAIA 5000m Racewalk Championhips in Edwardsville, Illinois today.  He finished in essentially a deadheat with Evan Dunfee with time of 20:41.11 just o.o4 seconds ahead of his team mate.  Nicole Evangelista joined the gold rush by winning the women’s 3000m racewalk in 14:54.51.

Helen Crofts and Jessica Smith lead SFU Quartet

Helen Crofts and Jessica Smith lead SFU Quartet

Simon Fraser Clan quartet of Ali Hudson, Heather Mancell, Helen Crofts and Jessica Smith took the Championship gold in the 4x8o0m Relay with a time of 8:57.15

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Liz Gleadle of UBC sets NAIA Record

May 21, 2009 By admin
Liz Gleadle photo by Ron Hole

Liz Gleadle photo by Ron Hole

Liz Gleadle sets NAIA Record

Liz Gleadle of UBC won the NAIA Championships in Edwardsville, Illinois on May 21 with a javelin throw of 54.31m.  This establishes a new NAIA championship record beating a 22 year mark set by Barb Lashinski of Whitworth College in 1987.  This is a repeat performance by the Kitsilano Secondary graduate as she won as a frosh last year. Her personal best of 55.85m is leads all Canadian throwers this year and is just 21cm short of Krista Woodward’s Canadian record of  56.06m.  These two athletes will meet head to head in the 26th Annual Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic on June 14th at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC.

Curtis Moss photo by Doug Clement

Curtis Moss photo by Doug Clement

Curtis Moss almost repeated his teammate’s performance as took the silver medal in the men’s javelin. His throw of 67.79m just 15cm short of Jesse Straub of Concordia University best throw.

Diepiriye Iworima of SFU took the bronze in the women’s long jump with a jump of 5.96m

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Sultana Frizell – Canadian Record Holder in Hammer Throw

May 21, 2009 By admin

sultanafrizell

She throws. She scores. Sultana Frizell is a rising star on the hammer-throwing scene, recently setting a new Canadian record of 71.64m on April 18, 2009 in Walnut, Ca. The mark improves her own national record of 70.55 set in 2008.
Recently, Frizell placed third in a strong international field at the Grand Prix in Qatar, Doha with a throw of 69.86. Currently she is ranked ninth in the world, and is aiming for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin this summer.
Growing up in Perth, Ont., Frizell was also a figure skater, discus, javelin and shot put thrower before she decided to take up the hammer. In 2002, she was competing in the shot put, discus and javelin at a Legion Track Meet. Renowned Russian throws coach Anatoly Bondarchuk suggested that she try hammer throwing. She excelled at the event and soon earned her way to the University of Georgia’s track and field team.

Hammer throwing is now her event.  “Pretty soon after I started hammer throwing, I knew it was the event for me… I loved it!” she laughs. “I think the hammer throw explains a little of my personality:  controlled chaos!”
She wishes more people would share her enthusiasm.  “The majority of people I meet not in the track world don’t know what hammer throw is. This is a shame because I think it is the best sport in track and field,” she says, adding with a laugh, “My personal opinion.”

Hammer throw is not a glamour event compared to figure skating. The women’s event made its debut at the Olympics in 2000, having only gained international sanctioning in 1998. The hammer throw is an athletic event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown. Such competitions are still part of the Scottish Highland games. British Columbia is the only province where it is a high school sport.

Asked to describe the event, Frizell says, “The athlete spins quickly around in circles, pushing the hammer out in front. You have to know where it is in the spatial orbit, catch it and then push it just at the right moment into the triangular qualifying zone.”

At 23, she competed in the Beijing Olympics and threw 65.44m, placing 17th. Other career highlights include a seventh-place finish at the 2007 Pan American Games and a gold medal at the 2007 Canadian Track and Field Championships. She also won a bronze medal in the shot put at the 2005 national championships.

Frizell now lives and trains in Kamloops at the National Training Centre and is coached by Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuk. He competed for the Soviet Union and was the 1972 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the hammer throw. He had coached 13 Olympians before he was hired by the Kamloops Track and Field club in 2005.

Article by: by Christine Blanchette

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