Renneberg Finishes 7th at Paralympics in Paris
Ashlyn Renneberg finished 7th in the F13 Javelin with a best throw of 30.93m at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France! In her Paralympic debut, Ashlyn moved up 2 places from her pre-event rank (9th).
Ashlyn Renneberg finished 7th in the F13 Javelin with a best throw of 30.93m at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France! In her Paralympic debut, Ashlyn moved up 2 places from her pre-event rank (9th).
STFC had a great weekend attending the Legion National Youth Championships this weekend in Calgary, AB! SO many PBs, great performances, and memories to be had. Thanks to all the volunteers, officials, coaches, athletes, and parents that make this all happen. Special shoutout to @caltafyyc, @legionnationals and @tourismyyc for putting on a great meet. See you next year!!
U16 WOMEN
Katie Seto
80mH – 14th 13.47
PV – 2.75m (PB)
Didi Ukandu-Ndubueze
100m – 6th 12.43 (PB)
200m – 10th 26.42
4x400m – 14th 4:09.88
Raeya Charlton
HJ – 8th 1.50 (PB)
Arielle Denis
200mH – 29th 33.00 (=PB)
Eleanor De Carle
200mH – 34th 35.98
Fallon Borowski
80mH – 19th 13.77
200mH – 19th 31.73
PV – 2.30m
U18 WOMEN
Happy Oluwasikun
100mH – 9th 14.54 (PB)
400mH – 5th 62.66
4x100m – 6th 48.11
4x400m – 14th 4:09.88
Esther Obidiya
100m – 25th 12.80
LJ – 5th 5.49m
4x100m – 6th 48.11
Sarah Leverton
100m – 18th 12.64
200m – 24th 25.75
LJ – 13th 5.14m
4x100m – 6th 48.11
4x400m – 14th 4:09.88
Charlotte Wildeman
PV – 9th 2.75m
Taya Green
LJ – 11th 5.22m (PB)
4x100m – 6th 48.11
Lucille Regier
HT – 12th 39.52m (PB)
Anna Knittig
400m – 35th 61.89
4x400m – 14th 4:09.88
Makenna Kucherhan
100mH – 19th 15.91
Brooke Bigoraj
DT – 15th 25.92m
SP – 23rd 9.30m
Emily Hirschfeld
PV – 15th 2.40m
Lauren Proctor
SP – 19th 10.11m (PB)
Keira Van Nortwick
100m – 34th 12.94
100mH – 17th 15.67
LJ – 10th 5.26m
U16 MEN
Hayden Jalbert
100m – 15th 11.88 (PB)
100mH – 5th 13.97 (PB)
200m – 14th 23.78 (PB)
LJ – 17th 5.46m
Kael Noble
LJ – 13th 5.68 (PB)
U18 MEN
Corbin Unruh U
HJ – 2.05m
LJ – 17th 6.28m
Mateo Trejo-Monroy
1500m – 33rd 4:17.02
800m – 4th 1:55.77
Sam Regier
PV – 12th 3.40m
Reise Dolan
DT – 16th 41.22m
SP – 13th 13.17m
Grayson Gignac-Assalin
100m – 19th 11.47
Caelen Bridgette
JT – 19th 36.29m
Dami Igbekoyi
200m – 38th 24.12
Niklos Irwin
400m – 39th 53.35
800m 1:54.71
Nick Srok
Decathlon – 12th 5224
Savannah Sutherland finished her first Olympic experience by taking 7th place in the 400m Hurdles and 6th place as a part of Canada’s 4x400m relay team. The 21-year-old will return to the University of Michigan to prepare for her junior year in the NCAA.
Good luck to our 25 Athletes attending the Legion Nationals Championships, the U 16 and U18 national championships, this weekend in Calgary!
Michelle finished 8th in her heat of the 100m Hurdles at the Paris Olympics and will move onto Thursday’s Repechage Round for another opportunity to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
“Today was a tough day on the track.”, Michelle explains in an Instagram post. “After one of my best training weeks last week, I spent the weekend puking my guts out (I didn’t know how to word it nicely so just being real instead 🙃). Even though my stomach is better my strength and nervous system haven’t returned. However, we’re not done yet, going to come back fighting hard tomorrow 💪🏼”
Michelle will race the Repechage on Thursday at 4:30a Eastern / 2:30a Sask Time / 1:30a Pacific.
Savannah will one of the 8 women vying for the medals in Paris, France, in the Olympic 400m Hurdles! Savannah’s time of 53.80s in the semi-final put her into the mix for the final. The race will be Thursday, August 8 at 3:15e/12:25p (in the afternoon).
Congratulations Savannah, on your qualifying performance! Savannah will race in the Olympic 400m Hurdles Semi-final in Paris on Tuesday (August 6th) at Noon (Sask Time).
July 2024 Athlete of the Month
Ashlyn Renneberg
Ashlyn Renneberg broke the Canadian F13 Javelin Record Twice this year throwing 31.48 & 31.59 respectfully, these performances rank Ashlyn #11 in the World for F12/F13 Javelin Throwers. Ashlyn also earned herself a Gold Medal at the U20 & Senior Olympic & Paralympic Qualifiers in Montreal QC earlier this Summer, which poised herself to qualify for her first Paralympics this upcoming August in Paris, France at 19 years of age! Catch Ashlyn Live on August 31st from your preferred Paralympic Streaming Service.
June 2024 Athlete of the Month
Savannah Sutherland
Savannah Sutherland broke the Canadian 400m Hurdles Record by an entire second (53.26s) en route to winning the silver medal at the NCAA National Track & Field Championships. This performance ranks Savannah #4 in the World. Savannah was also the Big Ten 400m Hurdles Champion and was named Big Ten Track & Field Athlete of the Year. With her position in the 400mH on the Canadian Olympic Team assured, Savannah ran the 400m at the Bell Canadian Olympic Team Trials/National Championships to earn a spot on the 4x400m, where she finished 3rd in a time of 52.00s.
Pictures:
(top) Savannah awaiting the start of her heat at the 2024 NCAA Championships.
(above) The results of the 2024 NCAA 400mH Championships on the jumbotron at historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.
Congratulations to our club president, Kyle Williams, for being recognized by Saskatchewan Athletics for his dedication to track & field. Not only is Kyle the president of the Saskatoon Track & Field Club, he is the president of Saskatchewan Athletics and has officiated for over 20 years!