The Paris 2024 silver medallist and reigning world champion in the men’s 800m, Arop set a new Canadian record and achieved the world’s fastest time in the 1000m on Sunday at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial meet in Zagreb, Croatia. Arop completed the 1000m in 2:13.13, surpassing his previous record of 2:14.35. The current world record, […]
The Government of Dominica has celebrated Thea Lafond-Gadson’s historic gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a series of significant honors and awards. Lafond-Gadson, who made history as Dominica’s first Olympic gold medalist, was warmly welcomed back to her home country with a grand ceremony that included her husband and coach, as well […]
Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino achieved a historic victory on Friday afternoon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, capturing the gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final while setting a new Olympic record. Her remarkable performance not only secured her a place in Olympic history but also made her the first woman from the Dominican Republic to […]
On Tuesday, Camryn Rogers clinched gold in the women’s hammer throw, marking a historic achievement for Canada just days after fellow Canadian Ethan Katzberg won gold in the men’s event. Both athletes hail from British Columbia—Rogers from Richmond and Katzberg from Nanaimo. Their triumphs, though surprising to some, were long anticipated by local sports officials. […]
Sunday brought jubilation to the Caribbean as St Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred and Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond both secured their countries’ first-ever Olympic medals, achieving gold in their respective events. Julien Alfred, initially a lesser-known competitor, showcased her incredible athleticism by winning the women’s 100-metre final on Saturday with a time of 10.72 seconds. […]
Tranquility Alumni of Canada marked their 30th anniversary last Saturday at Earl Bales Park with their annual picnic. After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the event’s return was a joyful reunion for families and community members who eagerly awaited the revival of this beloved tradition. A family-centric affair, the picnic has been a staple of the alumni’s […]
Tamarri Lindo, a talented Toronto athlete who recently won a bronze medal at Canada’s national track and field championships, faces imminent deportation to Jamaica due to fears of political persecution and unsafe conditions following a hurricane. Lindo, now 20 years old, moved to Toronto with his family at the age of 15. He excelled academically […]
Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers set a Diamond League record on Saturday with a 77.76-meter throw at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The reigning world champion finished ahead of American competitors DeAnna Price and Brooke Andersen. Price secured second place with a throw of 76.74 meters, while Andersen took third with a toss of […]
Christopher Morales Williams, who hails from Vaughan, Ontario, continues to make waves in the athletics world with his remarkable performances this season. The 19-year-old athlete delivered an outstanding performance at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) outdoor championships on last Saturday, clinching victory in the men’s 400-meter event with a world-leading time of 44.05 seconds. This impressive […]
With the Paris Olympics just months away, Tamarri Lindo, a promising college track athlete, finds himself racing against a different kind of clock. The 20-year-old, who has been training rigorously to represent Canada on the world stage, is now grappling with the possibility of deportation back to Jamaica, the country from which his family fled […]
