In the News
Our high performance athletes and sports science experts are often in the news.
We’ve collected relevant recent top stories from a variety of sources around the web about Manitoba athletes and the sport news affecting them.
In photos: Canadian women show their medals at Olympic Games
GLOBE AND MAIL (Aug 9) The Canadian women are winning all the medals at Rio Olympics.
Canadian Onyshko, 18, could be a surprise in Olympic gymnastics
NATIONAL POST (Aug 9) Anyone who is surprised by Isabela Onyshko’s success in her first Olympic Games hasn’t been paying attention.
Brandon cheers as local Olympian shines in Brazil
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (Aug 9) "Keep calm, it’s just the Olympics." Those words were on the bottom of one of many signs teammates of gymnast Isabela Onyshko pinned on the wall of the club as they cheered her on during the qualifying round at the 2016 Rio Games.
Desiree Scott makes ‘mama’ proud in Canada’s Olympic soccer win over Germany
CBC MANITOBA (August 9) When Team Canada women's soccer team eked out a win over Germany Tuesday at the Rio Olympics, Manitoba-born Desiree Scott's mother was at the edge of her seat.
Olympians with Manitoba roots face Germany in soccer qualifier
CBC MANITOBA (Aug 9) Two Olympians with ties to Manitoba — Desiree Scott and Sophie Schmidt — hit the pitch this afternoon in a qualifier against Germany.
Kirchmann all smiles after race
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (Aug 8) A first-time Olympian, Kirchmann tackled the gruelling 136.9-kilometre women’s cycling road race Sunday afternoon at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Manitobans On The Road To Rio – Tyler Mislawchuk
CJOB (Aug 8) His Athletic ability has allowed him to compete in all 4 corners of the globe.
Manitoba Olympians TJ Sanders, Justin Duff face U.S. in volleyball
CBC MANITOBA (August 7) Two members of the Canadian men's volleyball team playing at the Rio Olympics have links to Manitoba.
Winnipeg’s Leah Kirchmann looks to the future after Olympic road cycling race
NATIONAL POST (August 7) “It was really an amazing experience. This has left me even more motivated looking to the future and hopefully riding in future Games.”
