Toblach, Italy – Chelsea, Que.’s Katherine Stewart-Jones delivered a standout performance in Stage 3 of the Tour de Ski, tying for fourth place in the 20-kilometre interval start free race. “To some people, it might seem like this result came out of nowhere,” said Stewart-Jones after the race. “But for me, I felt as good as I did two seasons ago. I’ve had some bad luck, and it was really frustrating. I knew things would eventually come together—I just had to be...
VUOKATTI, Finland – After three days of Para biathlon racing, Team Canada shifted focus to Para cross-country for the season-opening races. Seven additional athletes joined the existing five who competed in the biathlon events, bringing renewed energy to the Canadian squad. Natalie Wilkie of Salmon Arm, B.C., extended her podium streak, finishing second in the classic sprint event behind Norway’s Vilde Nilsen. China’s Zhiqing Zhao secured the bronze. In her...
Vuokatti, Finland – Canada’s Para nordic team started the season with seven podium finishes, including three golds in Vuokatti after three days of biathlon racing. All eyes were on defending World Cup champion Mark Arendz, following his perfect record last year. “Coming into this season was just about starting new,” said 11-time Paralympic medalist Arendz. “Last season was that undefeated season, but this year we start with different focuses as we look...
For the complete Nordiq/Cycling Canada sponsorship proposal, visit: https://nordiqcanada.ca/ride-and-glide/ [Calgary, Alta/Ottawa, Ont] — Nordiq Canada and Cycling Canada are joining forces to secure new partnerships that will support athletes and programs across the nation. It’s a bold initiative that highlights both organizations’ commitment to innovative solutions for funding. “By joining forces, we can offer partners year-round exposure through a...
