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wORLD-CLASS. COMMUNITY-drivEN.Paris Olympics Athletics Schedule
As the Paris 2024 Olympics unfold, Canadian athletes from British Columbia, including Damian Warner, Briana Scott, and Camryn Rogers, are making a significant impact. This schedule highlights key events, from the thrilling 100m sprints to the...
Celebrating British Columbia’s Athletic Talent at the Paris Olympics
As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, we celebrate the exceptional athletes from British Columbia who showcased their talents at the Jerome Classic and are now representing Canada on the world stage. Their dedication, hard work, and outstanding...
BC Children’s Hospital: A Lifeline for Kids in Need of Specialized Care
CharityBC Children’s is the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to the care of children. That means one million kids—including some of the sickest and most seriously injured—rely on the hospital for specialized care they often can’t...
Four meet records set at The Jerome Classic
Press ReleaseClose to 2000 spectators, officials and athletes from 35 nations gathered to compete at the newly laid track at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium for the Jerome Classic, the World Athletics Continental Tour- Silver meet. In spite of 14 C...
Paris Olympics Qualifications
Press ReleaseThe Jerome Classic this Saturday at Swangard Stadium is an opportunity to gain selection to the Paris Olympic Games just 6 weeks away. Athletes from 30 countries representing Europe, Africa, Oceana, Asia, Caribbean, North and South...
Kieran Lumb seeks ticket to Paris at The Jerome Classic
Press ReleaseAs we approach The Jerome Classic set for Swangard Stadium on June 15, Canada’s track and field athletes are in the final phases of their attack on the tough Olympic Games qualifying standards. The National Track and Field Tour...
Rising Star Matti Erickson Set to Shine at 2024 Jerome Classic 800m Showdown
Press ReleaseThe Jerome Classic’s goal has been to provide young Canadian track and field athletes with an opportunity to compete against international competition right here at home. There is no better example than the 2024 men’s 800m. From...
Rowan Hamilton Aims for Olympic Glory: Spotlight on Canadian Hammer Thrower at the Jerome Classic
Press ReleaseBy GARY KINGSTON BURNABY – In a country with a growing reputation lately as a home for stellar heavy metal throwers, Rowan Hamilton is looking to hammer his way into the conversation as the track and field season rolls toward the 2024...
RUNVAN WELCOMES THE JEROME CLASSIC TRACK MEET TO THE EVENT SERIES
Press ReleaseThe Jerome Classic, one of the biggest track and field events in Canada, is undergoing an exciting new partnership between two non-profits, the Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN® and the Achilles International Track and...
Early Sellouts Continue with RUNVAN events
Press ReleaseEarly Sellouts Continue with RUNVAN events The non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN® continues to drive sell-out numbers across its events. Following the successful First Half event, which sold-out in just days,...
First Half presented by BlueShore Financial social faves 2024
First Half presented by BlueShore Financial 2024 social faves The First Half presented by BlueShore Financial kicks off the 2024 running season. Results are online at firsthalf.ca/results-2024 More of our favourites social posts coming soon.