Runners share how coach Dennis Fairall shaped their lives
Dennis Fairall has celebrated a remarkable career as one of the best-ever coaches in Canada’s university scene. After building the team at the University of Windsor into the champions they are known as...
View ArticleMelissa Bishop on training, her Nike kicks and being a favourite in Rio
Canadian Running had a chance to catch up with 800m runner Melissa Bishop in New York City during Nike's innovation summit. The post Melissa Bishop on training, her Nike kicks and being a favourite in...
View ArticleMelissa Bishop, Justyn Knight win Athletics Canada athlete of the year awards
Distance runners Melissa Bishop and Justyn Knight were announced as recipients of Athletics Canada awards on Thursday. The post Melissa Bishop, Justyn Knight win Athletics Canada athlete of the year...
View ArticleCanada’s 800m superstar Melissa Bishop shows off range, crushes a 1,500m
Canadian Melissa Bishop cruised to the victory and a personal best in the women's 1,500m at the Windsor Open on Saturday evening. The post Canada’s 800m superstar Melissa Bishop shows off range,...
View ArticleWatch: Live stream of the Birmingham Diamond League
CBC Sports is live streaming the Birmingham Diamond League on Sunday for free online and features top-level Canadians in running events. The post Watch: Live stream of the Birmingham Diamond League...
View ArticleAndre De Grasse and Melissa Bishop light up the track on homesoil
Canada's superstars Melissa Bishop and Andre De Grasse dominated at the Harry Jerome Classic in Burnaby, B.C. on Friday evening. The post Andre De Grasse and Melissa Bishop light up the track on...
View ArticleUp close and personal with Canada’s Olympic running gear for Rio
Nike had on display Canada's Olympic running gear at the sportswear brand's Unlimited Innovation event in New York City last week. The post Up close and personal with Canada’s Olympic running gear for...
View ArticleMelissa Bishop sets 800m championship record to book ticket to Rio
Melissa Bishop won the women's 800m at the Olympic trials and Canadian track and field championships in Edmonton on Sunday in record time (photo: David McColm). The post Melissa Bishop sets 800m...
View Article200m sprinter drops the hammer at nationals producing weekend’s biggest upset
Brendon Rodney made history at the Canadian track championships on Sunday, the final day of action, running sub-20 in the men's 200m. The post 200m sprinter drops the hammer at nationals producing...
View ArticleMelissa Bishop fights back tears after dedicating 800m win to her long-time...
Canadian 800m champion Melissa Bishop dedicated her victory in Edmonton on Sunday to her long-time coach Dennis Fairall (photo: Dave Holland). The post Melissa Bishop fights back tears after dedicating...
View ArticleInterview: Andre De Grasse was the man of the hour at Canadian championships
Canadian sprint sensation Andre De Grasse chats after winning the men's 100m final at the national championships in Edmonton on July 9 (photo: Dave Holland). The post Interview: Andre De Grasse was the...
View ArticleMelissa Bishop lowers her own Canadian 800m record three weeks out from Rio
Melissa Bishop lowered her Canadian 800m record on Friday in Edmonton at the Tracktown Classic running 1:57.43 three weeks out from Rio (photo: Dave Holland). The post Melissa Bishop lowers her own...
View ArticleInteractive map: The hometown of every runner on Canada’s Olympic team
With just three weeks remaining until the start of the Summer Games, see where every runner on Canada's Olympic team calls home. The post Interactive map: The hometown of every runner on Canada’s...
View ArticleJessica Smith officially listed on Canada’s Olympic roster after filing appeal
Canadian 800m runner Jessica Smith is currently listed on Canada's Olympic roster heading to Rio after she filed an appeal. The post Jessica Smith officially listed on Canada’s Olympic roster after...
View ArticleCanadian Melissa Bishop defeats a stacked field in final race before Rio
Canadian Melissa Bishop won her final race before the Rio Olympics on Friday with a sub-2:00 performance at the TrackTown Summer Series. The post Canadian Melissa Bishop defeats a stacked field in...
View ArticleJessica Smith’s Olympic status has been decided after filing roster appeal
Athletics Canada has informed Canadian Running that 800m runner Jessica Smith's appeal to be added to the Olympic roster has been denied (photo: TaFphoto). The post Jessica Smith’s Olympic status has...
View ArticleMelissa Bishop’s small hometown shows off big heart with community support
Residents of the small eastern Ontario town of Eganville have been supporting Olympian Melissa Bishop with signs & messages of encouragement. The post Melissa Bishop’s small hometown shows off big...
View ArticlePOLL: Which running events at the Olympics are you most excited for?
Canada's runners hit the track on Friday to kick off athletics at the Olympics in Rio. Cast your vote for your favourite events in our poll. The post POLL: Which running events at the Olympics are you...
View ArticleChatting with Olympian Melissa Bishop
Melissa Bishop has just recently set the Canadian women's 800m record (again!) and is one of our best hopes at a medal in track and field. Here's what she has to say about her trip to the Rio Olympics...
View ArticleMelissa Bishop comfortably takes lead in her heat to go through to 800m...
Canada's record holder and medal hopeful looks fit and focused going into the semifinal on Thursday. The post Melissa Bishop comfortably takes lead in her heat to go through to 800m semi-finals...
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