Local skater headed to Italy for World Winter Games

The Kincardine Independent

(By Liz Small) A local figure skater will soon be hitting the ice in Italy next month. Ripley figure skater Brooke Thomas has qualified to compete at the Special Olympics … Continue reading Local skater headed to Italy for World Winter Games →

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Inaugural Kincardine Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics Ontario

Kincardine News

South Bruce OPP are preparing for an icy dip to help raise funds for Ontario athletes. On Feb. 28, area police will join other community partners for the first annual Kincardine Polar Plunge being held at the UBC Local 2222 building, located at 385 Queen Street in Kincardine, beginning at 6 p.m. Registration takes place […]

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Q+A: Maggie Mac Neil reflects on swimming success, next steps

The London Free Press
Maggie Mac Neil closed the book last week on one of Canada's best swimming careers and ranks as one of the most successful athletes in London sports history. The 24-year-old Banting secondary school grad overcame sport-induced asthma aggravated by chlorine to win Olympic and world titles with technical excellence, dedication and an astonishing finishing kick. Mac Neil, who took part in a pep rally Thursday at Banting, spoke with Free Press sports reporter Ryan Pyette. Her answers have been condensed. Read More
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PHOTOS: Alysha Newman's path from London to Olympic pole vault finals

The London Free Press
It's been about 15 years since The London Free Press first starting covering a teenage track-and-field star at Mother Teresa secondary school, Alysha Newman. Now 30 and at her third Olympics, she's made the pole vault finals for the first time (Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. Ontario time) after overcoming personal and professional challenges. Here's a look back at her journey, in photos. Read More
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