
Doug Harrison
Doug Harrison has covered the professional and amateur scene as a senior writer for CBC Sports since 2003. Previously, the Burlington, Ont., native covered the NHL and other leagues for Faceoff.com. Follow the award-winning journalist @harrisoncbc
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Canada's Linkletter eyes 1st marathon win next month in Ottawa after 'surreal' Boston performance
Fresh off a personal-best time and sixth-place finish in Monday's Boston Marathon, Calgary-born Rory Linkletter will be looking for his first victory in the event on May 25 in Ottawa.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Athletics |

Racing at 'new level,' Canada's Rory Linkletter aims for career-best marathon in Boston
Canadian Olympian Rory Linkletter will run the Boston Marathon on Monday morning, looking to redeem himself after an "atrocious" debut there in 2021 led to a 33rd-place finish after he was in the lead pack for the first half of the race.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Athletics |

World 800m champ Marco Arop prioritizes winning track medals over world record 'passion project'
While talk between Grand Slam Track events could shift to Marco Arop's continued pursuit of David Rudisha's 800-metre world record, he remains focused on the opportunity to develop another skillset racing the 1,500.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Athletics |

Budding friendship with teammate has Marco Arop 'reinvigorated' entering Grand Slam Track
Coming off an Olympic silver medal, Canada's Marco Arop will open his outdoor season this weekend in Jamaica at the Grand Slam Track in the 800 metres and a newer distance, the 1,500. “Marco has great race instincts, no matter the distance," says coach Chris Woods.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Athletics |

Moh Ahmed half marathon debut delayed because of 'fluke' injuries
Moh Ahmed's long-awaited debut in the half marathon is back on hold. The Canadian distance runner was scratched from Sunday's 21.1-kilometre race in New York City due to back spasms and adductor issues suffered this week in his final workout.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Athletics |

After heartbreak in 10K at Olympics, Canada's Moh Ahmed explores transition to marathons
After narrowly missing an Olympic medal on the track in Paris last summer, Canadian distance runner Moh Ahmed is scheduled to make his long-awaited half marathon debut Sunday at 7 a.m. ET in New York City.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Athletics |

Olympic great Jennifer Heil named chef de mission for Milan-Cortina Winter Games
A selfless athlete and leader during her moguls skiing career, Jennifer Heil will bring those qualities and others to her role as Canada’s chef de mission for the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games in 2026, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Tuesday.
Olympics -Winter Sports |

Kylie Masse makes Canadian swimming history at world short course championships
Kylie Masse became Canada's most decorated athlete with her 20th combined medal at short and long course worlds, collecting bronze in the women's 50-metre backstroke.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Aquatics -Swimming |

Double gold: McIntosh breaks 2nd world short course swim record, Kharun sets championship mark
Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh secured her second world record of the week at the world short course swimming championships, covering the women's 200-metre butterfly final in one minute 59.32 seconds for the gold medal in Budapest, Hungary.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Aquatics -Swimming |

Ilya Kharun helps Canada win 2 silver medals at world short course championships
Ilya Kharun set another Canadian swimming record, lowering his mark with a 21.67-second clocking in the men's 50-metre butterfly at the world short course championships on Wednesday in Budapest, Hungary.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Aquatics -Swimming |