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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From 'surviving' to pain-free: How runner DeBues-Stafford overcame serious injuries
Pain-free and excited, Olympic runner and four-time Canadian champion Gabriela DeBues-Stafford makes her return to the Diamond League circuit at Friday's Golden Gala meet in Florence, Italy after spending much of the past year recovering from two serious injuries.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field |
Alexa Gray shines for Canada in Volleyball Nations League opening loss to Poland
Outside hitter Alexa Gray from Calgary topped all players with 37 points on Tuesday but it wasn't enough as Canada lost three sets to two to Poland in the women's Volleyball Nations League season opener for both teams in Antalya, Turkey.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Volleyball |
Canadian bobsledder Cynthia Appiah returns to shot put roots, in 'incredible' shape
Cynthia Appiah has long admired Welsh shot putter Adelé Nicoll, a member of the Great Britain bobsleigh team at the 2022 Beijing Olympics before she returned to win shot put gold at her national championships. This bobsled off-season, Appiah has returned to her shot put roots.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field |
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Record-setting runners Ahmed, Levins taking 'friendly rivalry' to the road at Ottawa 10K
On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET, Moh Ahmed and Cam Levins will stand on the start line for their Ottawa 10K debut, the first head-to-head matchup between the star distance runners since 2016. It also marks the 32-year-old Ahmed's first road race since high school.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field |
Aaron Brown sprints to 1st 200-metre win of season, holding off Kyree King in Kenya
Despite a delayed start, Toronto sprinter Aaron Brown maintained his composure on the straightaway and finished strong, posting his third top-three placing in as many 200-metre races this season and first victory on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field |
Sarah Mitton aims to add Diamond League hardware to collection and other storylines
Finishing second in women's shot put at last year's Diamond League Final served as motivation for Canada's Sarah Mitton, who set a national indoor mark in January and then beat outdoor world champion Chase Ealey. Mitton will open her Diamond League season May 28.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field |
Aaron Brown sprints to 2nd in 200 metres, topping Canadian relay teammates in Botswana
Toronto's Aaron Brown picked up where he ended last season over 200 metres on the track, crossing the line in 20.00 seconds and finishing second to local favourite Letsile Tebogo (19.87) at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix on Saturday.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field |
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It's 'Canada against the world' in men's 200m sprint at Botswana Golden Grand Prix
They won world championship gold in the 100-metre relay last summer, but the batons will be tucked away Saturday when Aaron Brown, Andre De Grasse, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney are foes for about 20 seconds in the men's 200 metres at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field |
'We're there for each other': Canadian cyclists Mitchell, Genest inseparable in quest to be world's best
Canadian track cyclists Kelsey Mitchell and Lauriane Genest are housemates and do practically everything together - training, racing, travelling, eating, even share the same couch to watch TV. They "have each other's back" and won't stop until they rank 1-2 in the world.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Cycling -Track |
After 13 Boston Marathons, iconic race still tugs at Canadian Josh Cassidy's emotions
Thirteen times, Josh Cassidy has rounded the final corner onto Boylston Street in the Boston Marathon and been greeted by loud cheers from the crowd. Monday's response was music to the wheelchair racer's ears after a "brutal" day of racing.
Paralympics |