Chronicle Herald
Glenn MacDonnald, Sports Reporter
The Aileen Meagher International Track Classic is a significant event on Phylicia George’s calendar.
The Canadian star hurdler will make her fourth appearance at the June 2 meet, the site of a few firsts for George.
“The first time I ran a 12.7 was at the Aileen Meagher,” the 27-year-old said of her record-breaking run in the 100-metre hurdles in 2011, the first year she competed at the Track Classic.
She returned to the meet at Saint Mary’s University two years later and established a new mark, a 12.65. That 2013 record remains the benchmark in women’s hurdles for the meet.
“I have a very special place in my heart for the Aileen Meagher,” said George, who finished third......
