Canadian Track and Field Trials kick off press conference

June 22, 2012

Athletics Canada and the host organizing committee of the 2012 Canadian Track and Field Trials invite you to attend the official kick off press conference this coming Tuesday June 26 at 2:00pm at Foothills Athletic Park in Calgary, Alta.  The 2012 Track and Field Trials will determine selection of Canadian athletes for track and field competition at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

When
2pm, Tuesday June 26

Where
Foothills Athletic Park, Calgary, AB (yellow thumbtack on map)

Participants
Josh Cassidy - 2012 Boston Marathon champion, wheelchair marathon
Earl Connor - 2008 Paralympic Games gold medalist, T42 100-metres
Sam Effah - 2011 national champion, 4th fastest Canadian all-time, 100-metres
Alex Gardiner - Olympic track and field Head Coach
Perdita Felicien - 10-time national champion, Canadian record holder, 100-metre hurdles
Phylicia George - 2011 World championship finalist, 100-metre hurdles
Nikkita Holder - 2011 World championship finalist, 100-metre hurdles
Christine Laverty - Chair, Canadian Track & Field Trials
Priscilla Lopes-Schliep - 2008 Olympic Games bronze medalist, 100-metre hurdles
Laurier Primeau - Paralympic track and field Head Coach
Brianne Theisen - 2012 NCAA champion, 2nd all-time on Canadian top list, heptathlon
Justyn Warner - 2006 World Juniors silver medalist - 100-metres
Jessica Zelinka - 5th at the 2008 Olympic Games, Canadian record holder, heptathlon  

Track and Field Trials information

www.2012trials.ca

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