Gymnasts tumble to silver on Monday
The second day of gymnastics competition at MacDonald Island Park featured the Women’s Team and All-Around events.
Rostam Turner takes gold in decathlon
Rostam Turner, a decathlon athlete from Kelowna B.C. Turner had seven personal bests during the Western Canada Summer Games in discus, pole vault, high jump, shot put, 110m hurdles, 100m and long jump and finished with a total of 7113 points and claiming the gold medal.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 10
BC remains atop the medal standings after three days of competition with 52 gold, 35 silver, 31 bronze for a total of 118 medals.
Zhang and Ronayne paddle to bronze
It was another beautiful day along the Snye for the Canoe/ Kayak competition as Anna Zhang (Vancouver) and Hana Ronayne (Pemberton) paddled their way to a bronze medal in the C-2 5000m in their inaugural multi-sport games.
Canoe/ Kayak medalists – August 10
Canoe/Kayak have another successful day on the water!
Beach Volleyball book tickets to final
Both the men's and women's beach volleyball team book their tickets to the gold medal final today.
Calvin Thalheimer – double gold medalist and great teammate
Calvin Thalheimer is not only a great tennis player he is also a wicked pin trader, part time comedian and psychologist. However his best role has been that of a teammate.
Double Gold for Wrestling
Team BC won double gold in the team wrestling event at the Western Canada Summer Games.
Men’s basketball eliminate Alberta in semifinals to advance to gold-medal game
Team BC men's basketball team defeated Alberta in today's semifinal game, with a final score of 86-41. The team looked confident and well-polished, a good sign heading into tomorrow's gold medal game at 11:00am.
Three wins for Wrestling to start team competition
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC started team competition in wrestling taking wins in each of three matches for both men and women.
Day three action in Volleyball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC men’s and women’s volleyball were in action finishing up round robin play to determine the medal rounds.
Soccer takes important win over Team Nova Scotia
/in 2017 NewsThe first rainy day of the 2017 Canada Summer Games offered the BC men’s soccer team a chance to claim a 3-1 victory over Nova Scotia.
Wet day for round 2 of Golf
/in 2017 NewsWith typical west coast weather making an appearance in Winnipeg, the Team BC golfers were able to finish the second round of play after significant morning delays.
Strong performances in Women’s Road Race
/in 2017 NewsThe women’s road race today was wet because of rain but did not stop the top young riders in Canada from competing hard and 15 year old Sarah Van Dam (Victoria) finishing in fourth.
Parents and families provide support for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsParents from all over the province have travelled to Winnipeg to join Team BC’s Cheer Squad.
Blue and yellow turns into gold, silver and bronze for Team BC in the pool
/in 2017 NewsAfter two days of competition in the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, it appears painted finger nails may be contributing to Team BC’s success.
Cycling, kayak and swimming athletes bring home 15 medals
/in 2017 NewsIt was another banner day for Team BC with 15 medals (five gold, two silver and eight bronze) in cycling, canoe kayak, and swimming.
Two more dominant wins for Team BC softball
/in 2017 NewsThe Team BC women’s softball team showed their dominance once again with wins over Team Newfoundland and Team New Brunswick led by the pitching of Keeley Ainge.
Team BC swimmers make a big splash at the 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsIt was an evening of podium finishes for Team BC swimmers at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg on Tuesday with two gold, two silver and six bronze medals.
Strong start for men’s and women’s golf at Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsThe men and women’s golf team started round one of individual and team play at the Canada Summer Games at the Southwood Gold and Country Club.
Tennis preview for August 9
/in 2017 NewsTuesday was a rest day for Tennis as they get set to continue team competition as well as doubles and singles play on Wednesday.
Bronze medal in men’s K-1 1000m kayak for Dewdney’s Alex Brent
/in 2017 NewsAlex Brent’s bronze medal in the K-1 1000m was the highlight of the second day of racing at Canoe Kayak.
Team BC cyclists race to gold and bronze in the time trials
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC cyclists raced against the clock at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Tuesday, won two medals and posted multiple top 10 finishes at the 2017 Canada Games.
Men’s and women’s volleyball both with two wins and one loss
/in 2017 NewsThe men’s and women’s volleyball teams are both sitting with two wins and one loss after two days of competition.
BC Day is golden for Team BC in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsCelebrating British Columbia Day at home and Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, Team BC had a strong start to the second week of competition at the Canada Summer Games with four medals in swimming.