10 photos that show how rugged Canadian cross-country can be
Rain, snow and cold. This weekend in Canadian cross-country racing had it all as can be seen in these 10 photos
Nov. 11-12 was a busy weekend for Canadian cross-country runners across the nation.
With varying conditions on the west coast versus Ontario and in Quebec, there was a bit of everything for running fans as athletes battled each other as well as the elements. The Canadian Collegiate Cross-Country Championships were held in cold conditions in Blainville, Que. while there was snow on the ground for the Athletics Ontario Cross-Country Championships in Bracebridge.
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On the west coast, at U Sports, conditions were warmer, around 10 C, with pouring rain for the women’s 8K that left the course even muddier for the men’s 10K that followed. below are select photos from those three events on Saturday and Sunday.
Snow in Bracebridge, Ont. for the Athletics Ontario Championships
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Where there wasn’t snow in Bracebridge, there was mud (scroll through)
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Rain at the U Sports Cross-Country Championships in Victoria
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Frigid conditions at the CCAA Cross-Country Championships in Blainville, Que.
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Near-flooded finish line area at the U Sports Cross-Country Championships in Victoria
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