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.
Manitobans On The Road To Rio: Cyclist Leah Kirchmann
CJOB (Aug 5) 4 years ago, a broken clavicle ruined her chances of possibly competing in her first Olympics in London as an alternate for the Canadian Women’s Cycling Team.
Canadian women’s soccer team looks to keep rolling vs. Zimbabwe
CBC (Aug 5) After a momentum-building win over Australia in its Olympic opener, the Canadian women's soccer team hopes to keep rolling against an inexperienced Zimbabwe unit in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Manitoba ‘underdog’ Isabela Onyshko could surprise the gymnastics field at her first Olympics
NATIONAL POST (Aug 5) Isabela Onyshko had her moment when the magnitude of what she’s accomplished finally hit her.
Winnipeg swimmer Chantal Van Landeghem eager to compete in ‘pinnacle of sport’ at Rio Olympics
NATIONAL POST (Aug 5) On the eve of her first appearance in the Olympic Games, Chantal Van Landeghem was thinking about one of her first-ever forays into the pool.
Canadian cyclist Leah Kirchmann ‘incredibly excited’ about making her Olympic debut at Rio Games
NATIONAL POST (Aug 5) Leah Kirchmann is feeling comfortable, has had a chance to ride the course and is doing her best to block out all the distractions that come with the Olympic Games.
Olympic Profile – Leah Kirchmann
CANADIAN CYCLIST (Aug 4) Leah Kirchmann comes to cycling from cross-country skiing, which she began at the age of five, like her Rio team mate Tara Whitten.
Winnipeg soccer player talks first win at Rio Olympics
CBC NEWS (Aug 4) Canada won against Australia 2-0 on Wednesday during 2016 Summer Games. Winnipeg's Desiree Scott helped team Canada win their first game at the Rio Olympics.
Wog Wins at wall at Canadian Swimming Championships
SWIMMING CANADA (Aug 4) The high points on opening night of the Canadian Swimming Championship included a thrilling women’s 200-m breaststroke where Kelsey Wog got the gold by three-hundredths of a second.
Manitoba’s triathletes brush off Rio water pollution concerns
CBC NEWS (Aug 3) Tyler Mislawchuk and Sarah-Anne Brault say they are confident water is safe for swimming.
