December 1, 2018
6-year wait for Olympic gold just one more challenge for rightful champion Girard
People often ask me why I chose weightlifting. The easiest answer is: Why not? It’s a great sport that challenges…
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December 1, 2018
History of Team Canada Olympic medal upgrades
Over the years, there have been multiple Canadian athletes who were the beneficiaries of Olympic medal upgrades. Some of these…
April 19, 2018
“Thrilled” Christine Girard reacts to becoming Olympic champion
“It’s really easy to get lost in the what ifs and I have never been that girl so I try…
April 19, 2018
Christine Girard to be awarded London 2012 weightlifting gold
She may not have the hardware in hand yet, but Christine Girard can now call herself Olympic champion. The weightlifter…
April 8, 2018
Commonwealth Games: Team Canada wins 14 medals on Day 4
The medal haul continued for Team Canada on Day 4 at the XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Fourteen…
April 7, 2018
Commonwealth Games: Canadians strike gold 3 times on day 3
Good things come in threes. Kylie Masse, Ellie Black and Maude Charron each topped the 2018 Commonwealth Games podium on…
April 6, 2018
Commonwealth Games: Canada adds more gold, silver & bronze on Day 2
It only took Team Canada two days to reach double digits at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, bringing their Gold Coast…
November 27, 2017
Team Canada weightlifters ready to show how strong they are at worlds
Nine athletes will be representing Team Canada at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships in Anaheim, California from November 28 to…
