Latest from David Giddens
The greatest endurance feat ever? Woman runs 3,500-km mountain trail in record time
Endurance runner Tara Dower smashed one of the toughest records in sport. The Appalachian Trail is the world's longest hiking-only path, at 3,535 kilometres from Maine to Georgia. In September, Dower finished running its entire distance in 40 days, 18 hours and six minutes.
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The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson: World's Fastest Man*
The asterisk says it all. Ben Johnson was the fastest man in the world, until he was caught in the middle of a steroids scandal. His coach remained unrepentant - and Johnson himself was a difficult man to assess - until now.
RED January fitness program puts fun ahead of stern resolutions
New campaign aims to combine daily movement with companionship.
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The glory and the grudges: Donovan Bailey's 'Undisputed' autobiography
Olympian double gold medallist and fastest man of his era, Donovan Bailey recounts the pleasures, problems, and personalities he encountered on his way to the top of the world of track.
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'Races' digs deep into sprinter Harry Jerome's disturbing family history
Olympian Valerie Jerome anchors her famous brother's story in generations of race- based violence within the family.
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'Famous for a Time' profiles Canadian history makers & record smashers nobody seems to remember anymore
History professors highlight the life and times of no-longer famous Canadian athletes, and in the process expose the ongoing influence of sport on culture and Canadian national psychology.
Competitors welcome return of North American Indigenous Games
The triennial event returns, to the delight of athletes, coaches, and teams from every part of Turtle Island.
Early start to wildfire season puts air quality front of mind for coaches and athletes
Health Canada and the Sports Information Research Centre want coaches and athletes to be more aware of air quality during smog and wildfire seasons.
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Triumph to tragedy: Canada's Turcotte family rose from deep poverty to the peak of horse racing
Horse racing expert Curtis Stock tells a complete story of the New Brunswick family who knew triumph and tragedy in almost equal portions. From Secretariat rider Ron Turcotte through to Yves, the youngest brother to take the reins.
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'Down and Back' traces alcoholism, hockey, and family
Hockey player, coach, and commentator Justin Bourne describes the interplay of alcoholism and hockey in his family.