Ottawa – Athletics Canada, in partnership with the Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Track Classic, announced today the 21 athletes who will compete in the Team Sprint Challenge – a 10-event dual meet between the fastest sprinters from Canada and China – on June 26 and 27 at Swangard Stadium.
The Canadian team, led by Athletics Canada head coach Glenroy Gilbert, will feature triple Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse, members of the men’s Olympic bronze medal-winning 4x100-metre relay team, Canadian/NCAA Champion Sage Watson and more.
“It’s an honour to compete in Canada’s longest running track and field meet. Our relay teams understand the calibre of the event that will take place in front of a home crowd, recognizing that they are up against a strong contingent from China. Our teams feature a mix of world-class and upcoming athletes, we look forward to a spirited match,” said Gilbert.“It’ll be an excellent tune up for our athletes, a week out from the Canadian Championships and a month from the NACAC Championships. We look to capitalize on this opportunity and carry the momentum into Toronto.”
Tickets for the Harry Jerome Track Classic are on sale now at www.harryjerome.com (individual, group, VIP and two-day event passes). Last year, the event sold out and this year’s event promises to be the best yet, therefore, track and field fans are encouraged to act fast.
For those who can’t make it to Swangard Stadium, AthleticsCanada.tv will webcast the two-day meet starting at 6:30 p.m. PT each day.
Complete list of Canadian athletes and staff named to the team:
Women’s 4x100-metre relay
Name |
Personal coach |
Club |
Khamica Bingham |
Dennis Shaver |
Brampton Track Club |
Leya Buchanan |
Tony Sharpe |
Speed Academy |
Farah Jacques |
Hugh Conlin |
Perfmax-Racing |
Whitney Rowe |
Daveon Collins |
Unattached |
Leah Walkeden |
Wes Moerman |
Green and Gold Track |
Men’s 4x100-metre relay
Name |
Personal coach |
Club |
Mobolade Ajomale |
Kevin LaSure |
Flying Angels |
Bismark Boateng |
Charles Allen |
Unattached |
Aaron Brown |
Dennis Mitchell |
Star Athletics |
Andre De Grasse |
Stuart McMillan |
Speedy Academy |
Sam Effah |
Desai Williams |
University of Calgary |
Gavin Smellie |
Desai Williams |
Flying Angels |
Women’s 4x400-metre relay
Name |
Personal coach |
Club |
Alicia Brown |
Bob Westman |
University of Toronto |
Micha Powell |
Rosey Edeh |
Unattached |
Madeline Price |
Mark Mueller |
Unattached |
Aiyanna Stiverne |
Ronald Morency |
Pelican de Rosemont |
Sage Watson |
Fred Harvey |
Unattached |
Men’s 4x400-metre relay
Name |
Personal coach |
Club |
Austin Cole |
Rob Fisher |
Capital City |
Tremaine Harris |
Desai Williams |
Unattached |
Daniel Harper |
Frank Bucca |
Brampton Track Club |
Philip Osei |
Desai Williams |
Flying Angels |
Khamal Stewart-Baynes |
Steve Howell |
House of Roots |
Staff
Name |
Role |
Glenroy Gilbert |
Head coach |
Charles Allen |
Assistant coach |
Corey Dempsey |
Manager |
Garfield Crooks |
Massage therapist |
Dr. Simon Pearson |
Chiropractor |
Dana Way |
Biomechanist |
About the Harry Jerome Track Classic
The Harry Jerome Track Classic is Canada’s longest-running track and field event. In its 35-year history, World and Olympic champions, world record holders, Canadian stars and young hopefuls have thrilled spectators, achieved personal bests and, thanks to the vision and dedication of the Achilles International Track and Field Society, continued in their quest to become faster, higher and stronger.
The Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Track Classic is hosted by the Achilles International Track & Field Society, a non-profit society registered in British Columbia. Net proceeds from this event support track and field competition in B.C.
For more information on the Harry Jerome Track Classic and the Team Sprint Challenge, visit www.harryjerome.com.
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