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The Scene
Donovan Bailey featured in TSN documentary to air Feb. 6
The Canadian sprinter, who won a gold medal for Canada and set a world record in the 100m at the 1996 Olympics, is featured in the first of a new documetnary series for the sports broadcaster
Anne Francis January 31, 2019 -
The Scene
STUDY: EPO works in altitude-adapted runners
EPO has long been known to be effective at sea level, but a new study suggests it functions in altitude-adapted runners as well
Madeleine Kelly January 28, 2019 -
The Scene
Doping bans served on two female athletes
Two international athletes fail doping tests this week as the world waits to hear how WADA plans to deal with Russia
Anne Francis January 17, 2019 -
Runs & Races
New Brunswick Francophone Games to cost up to 7 times more than expected
Moncton-Dieppe is set to host the 2021 Francophone Games but high costs are causing organizers to second-guess their bid
Madeleine Kelly December 18, 2018 -
The Scene
Olympian gets lifetime ban for sexual harassment policy violation
1984 Olympic bronze medallist Desai Williams is prohibited from attending or participating in Athletics Canada competitions
Anne Francis October 4, 2018 -
The Scene
12 ridiculous excuses for why athletes failed a drug test
“There’s a lot of ghosts around here. Ghost put it in there. You know, the ghost of Christmas past?…I don’t know.”
Tim Huebsch December 19, 2017 -
Blogs
When you dope you should be done with the sport, for life
Cheaters should be banned for life from athletics, and that should even include being allowed to hand out medals to kids at a track meet
Michael Doyle June 8, 2017 -
Admitted former steroid user awards medals to Canada’s sprint future
The Speed Academy’s Tony Sharpe awards medals to podium finishers at the 2017 Ontario high school track and field championships
Tim Huebsch June 3, 2017 -
The Scene
OFSAA asked a doper to hand out medals to high school athletes
Cheryl Thibedeau was given a lifetime ban after a second suspension for steroid use in 1992. Organizers are now saying she will not be a medal presenter
Michael Doyle June 2, 2017 -
Rio 2016
Remembering Canada’s greatest Olympic moments: Percy Williams’ double gold in 1928
Percy Williams won two gold medals at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and would later go on to set a world record in the men’s 100m (photo: Canadian Olympic Committee).
Tim Huebsch July 30, 2016 -
Rio 2016
Remembering Canada’s greatest Olympic moments: Donovan Bailey wins 100m gold
We’re recapping memorable moments in Canada’s Olympic running history ahead of Rio. Donovan Bailey won 100m gold 20 years ago.
Tim Huebsch July 29, 2016 -
Running videos
Andre De Grasse’s new Pizza Pizza ad is cheesier than the pizza itself
Don’t be surprised to see Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse on televisions across the country as he stars in this Pizza Pizza commercial.
Tim Huebsch July 5, 2016