In the world of collegiate track and field, there are few times busier and more anticipated than the second weekend in May.Traditionally, its Friday and Saturday are reserved for major meets in the run-up to national championships.And in the case of the Simon Fraser Clan, it’s almost always the time when the team packs its […]
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Addy’s awesome adventure! Simon Fraser’s star middle-distance runner Townsend has grown into her graceful stride
BURNABY — It’s become her final classroom session before each meet, a time when a newly discovered ritual reinforces the reason she races.
SFU cross-country: Coach Brit loves her ‘local girls’ as Triple Crown of GNAC, region and national meets await
BURNABY — Simon Fraser has become one of the frontrunners in the world of NCAA Div. 2 women’s cross-country running. The question now, as the 2017 season enters its Triple Crown stretch drive of conference, region and national championship races?
SFU Clan at NCAA’s: Eight first-timers, three finalists make mark, on track for more in 2018
Eight national championship rookies, seven of whom will be back next season. Three finalists, each fashioning a spot in the top 10 and earning All-American status.
Tsumura: Three reasons why Simon Fraser Clan women’s track is ready to make its NCAA mark
BURNABY — Simon Fraser Clan women’s track and field enjoyed a shining moment this past weekend at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championships in Oregon.
Howie’s Big 5 weekend takeaways: SFU’s Addy and Vlad, UBC’s diamond days
The spring season in university sports circles is now in full flight.Here’s our look at five takeaways from the weekend.TALENT GALOREAs I study the continued success of Simon Fraser women’s middle distance running, I’m reminded of a story I wrote in June of 2014, in the aftermath of that season’s Subway B.C. high school track […]