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Day Sixteen Recap
Tokyo Summer Olympics wrap up While no Saskatchewan athletes competed on Day 16, the final day of the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, Canada added one more medal to its total as track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell claimed gold in the women’s sprint. The medal brought Canada’s total haul to 24 (seven gold, six silver and…
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Day Thirteen Recap
Newell has rough day in pole vault final Pole vaulter Anicka Newell, who calls Saskatoon her hometown, had a rough day on the field after tying for first place in qualification rounds. The two-time Olympian missed clearing all three attempts at 4.50-metres to be eliminated from the competition. For full pole vault results, visit Olympics.com.…
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Day Twelve Recap
Saskatchewan athletes set to compete in final days No Saskatchewan athletes competed on Day 12 of the Olympics in Tokyo, but the final athletes of the Saskatchewan contingent are prepping for their upcoming competitions. Pole vaulter Anicka Newell, who calls Saskatoon her hometown, will be going for gold on Day 13. She advanced to finals…
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Day Ten Recap
Newell advances to pole vault final Tying for first place in the qualification round with a jump of 4.55-metres, Anicka Newell, who calls Saskatoon her hometown, has advanced to the women’s pole vault finals. Newell is currently ranked 28th in the world and has a personal best jump of 4.70m. The finals are scheduled for…