“After much internal reflection, I have decided to turn the page and retire from diving. I look forward to new challenges and I think that the time is right for me to step aside,” said Alexandre. “I would have liked to participate in this year’s world championships in Barcelona, but circumstances are such that I am unable to. After diving for all these years, I am satisfied with my career and happy with my decision.
Ottawa, ON(Monday, May 21, 2013) – Chantal Petitclerc, one of Canada’s most decorated athletes of all time, will be in Ottawa on July 1, 2013, as Honourary Chair of the 2013 Ottawa Canada Day Game of Life Run/Walk.
Montréal, May 26th, 2013 – The Ontarian judoka Kelita Zupancic climbed to the second step of the podium, Sunday, at the Masters tournament presented in Tyumen, Russia, while Antoine Valois-Fortier finished in 5th.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Jennifer Abel of Laval, Que., took third spot in a heated women’s three-metre competition on Saturday at the fifth stop on the FINA World Series diving circuit.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Jennifer Abel of Laval, Que., and Pamela Ware of Beloeil, Que., earned their second medal this season on the FINA World Series diving circuit placing second in the women’s three-metre synchro event.
(Ottawa, ON – May 15, 2013) Wrestling Canada is pleased to announce that three-time Olympic medalist Tonya Verbeek has been named as Talent Identification Coach for the organization.