Congratulations to Carly Paracholski on being named to the Canadaian World Junior Team. Carly will represent Canada in the 800m at the upcoming IAAF World Juniors in Moncton, July 19-25th. Carly placed second in the 800m at the Canadian Juniors & World Trials and bettered her own Manitoba Provincial 800m Youth women’s record with a time of 2:08.17.
Athletics Canada names World Juniors team
Moncton – Following the conclusion of the Canadian World Junior Trials, Athletics Canada announced this morning the team that will represent Canada at the 2010 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Junior Championships. 59 athletes from across Canada will converge on Moncton July 19-25 to take on the worlds’ best.
“It is a real pleasure to be here this morning to assist our friends at Athletics Canada in announcing the team that will represent us in just 14 days at the IAAF World Junior Championships,” said Larry Neslon, Chair of the Moncton 2010 organizing committee. Nelson adds, “This was also a test drive of our amazing new stadium, our volunteer network, and our processes and systems. I am pleased to announce that all passed with flying colours. The weekend has reassured me and the team that we are ready for the world to come to Moncton.”
For complete article and list of the Canadian Team, click here.