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...
Canmore, Alta: Five of Canada’s best Para biathletes will represent Canada on home snow March 6-10 in Prince George, B.C. The team, including multi-Paralympic medallists Natalie Wilkie, Mark Arendz, Brittany Hudak and Collin Cameron, will head to the Championships with world titles in their sights. Full Team, Para Biathlon World Championships: Mark Arendz – Hartsville, P.E.I. Brittany Hudak – Prince Albert, Sask. Derek Zaplotinsky – Smoky Lake, Alta....
