Canada has a Pan Am Games record in sight
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Games-Mexico wins artistic swimming gold as US medal machine cranks up
SANTIAGO : Mexico dazzled at the Pan American Games artistic swimming on Thursday as the United States medal machine moved back into high gear, powering past 200 - almost half of them gold.
Sarah Mitton denied Diamond League Trophy for 2nd straight year by record-setting Chase Ealey
Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn, N.S., ended another spectacular shot put season with her 14th top-two finish in 17 events, placing second to American Chase Ealey at the Diamond League Final, as she did a year ago. Mitton, who also placed second to the gold medallist Ealey late last month at the World Athletics Championships, had a best throw of 19.94 metres on Saturday in Eugene, Ore. The 27-year-old Canadian led the six-woman competition until Ealey stepped into the circle at sunny Hayward Field and threw a season world-leading 20.61, also a meet and American record. She lengthened her personal best to 20.76 on her third of six tries before not registering a throw on her final three attempts.
Andre De Grasse uses season-best in 200m to book spot at Diamond League Finals
Propelled by a season's best, Andre De Grasse booked his spot in the Diamond League Finals on Friday.
Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton secures 2nd-place finish at Brussels Diamond League
Canada's Sarah Mitton placed second in shot put at a Diamond League meet on Thursday, backing up her silver-medal performance at worlds last month.
'Back to business': Shot putter Mitton eyes Diamond League Final after earning world silver
Sarah Mitton enjoyed a beer, popped a bottle of champagne and saw the sights of Budapest while celebrating her first world championship medal, and then it was back to business for the Canadian athlete.
Canadian contenders focused on Diamond League Final after successful athletics worlds
It's been a top priority for Sarah Mitton this outdoor season. Aaron Brown hasn't stopped his pursuit despite disappointment at the World Athletics Championships. And as a newly crowned world champion, Marco Arop is further motivated to achieve his next goal.
Was that Canada's best track and field world championships ever?
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