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James Steacy
James Steacy (born 29 May 1984 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a male hammer thrower from Canada. His personal best of 79.13 metres, achieved in May 2008 in Lethbridge, Alberta, stands as the current Canadian record. He represented Canada at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. With a top 12 finish at the 2008 Summer Olympics, he became the first Canadian in 84 years to reach the Olympic hammer throw final. Competing for University of Lethbridge, he is a five time CIS national champion in the weight throw and is the current CIS record holder in the event. He is the older brother of Canadian hammer thrower Heather Steacy. He currently serves as a police officer for Lethbridge Police Service, in Lethbridge, Alberta. Achievements See also * Canadian records in track and field The following is a list of national outdoor and indoor athletics records for Canada maintained by Canada's national athletics federation, Athletics Canada. Outdoor Key to tables: + = En route to a longer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskatoon
Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Highway, Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway, and has served as the cultural and economic hub of central Saskatchewan since its founding in 1882 as a Temperance movement, Temperance colony. With a Canada 2021 Census, 2021 census population of 266,141, Saskatoon is the List of cities in Saskatchewan, largest city in the province, and the List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada, 17th largest Census Metropolitan Area in Canada, with a 2021 census population of 317,480. Saskatoon is home to the University of Saskatchewan, the Meewasin Valley Authority (which protects the South Saskatchewan River and provides for the city's popular riverbank park spaces), and Wanuskewin Heritage Park (a National Historic Site of Canada and UNES ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 NACAC Under-23 Championships In Athletics
The 3rd NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics were held in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, on July 30-August 1, 2004. For the first time the event was open for athletes younger than 23 years rather than 25 years. A detailed report on the results was given. Medal summary Medal winners are published. Complete results can be found on the Athletics Canada, on the AtletismoCR, and the CACAC website. Men Women †: Julie Bourgon from started as guest in the discus throw event and became 2nd with 49.92 m. ‡: Michelle Fournier and Nathalie Thénor, both from , started as guests in the hammer throw event and became 3rd and 4th with 58.14 m and 57.82 m, respectively. Medal table (unofficial) Participation The participation of 243 athletes from 26 countries was reported. * (1) * (1) * (10) * (14) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (48) * (3) * (4) * (1) * (8) * (4) * (3) * (3) * Haïti (1) * (28) * México Mexico ( Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 IAAF World Cup
The 10th IAAF World Cup in Athletics was an international track and field sporting event, held under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, which took place on 16 and 17 September 2006 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. Teams The teams that took part in the competition were: Overall points table Men Women Medal summary Men Women External links 2006 IAAF World cup {{IAAF Championships IAAF Continental Cup World Cup IAAF World Cup The IAAF Continental Cup was an international track and field competition organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The event was proposed by IAAF former President Primo Nebiolo and was first held in 1977 as ... Sports competitions in Athens International athletics competitions hosted by Greece Athletics in Athens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's Hammer Throw ...
The men's hammer throw event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was held on March 24. Results ReferencesResults {{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Men's hammer throw Hammer 2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum, votes to declare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a metropolitan area known as Greater Melbourne, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local municipalities, although the name is also used specifically for the local municipality of City of Melbourne based around its central business area. The metropolis occupies much of the northern and eastern coastlines of Port Phillip Bay and spreads into the Mornington Peninsula, part of West Gippsland, as well as the hinterlands towards the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong and Macedon Ranges. It has a population over 5 million (19% of the population of Australia, as per 2021 census), mostly residing to the east side of the city centre, and its inhabitants are commonly referred to as "Melburnians". The area of Melbourne has been home to Aboriginal Victorians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2006 Commonwealth Games
At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held in Melbourne, Australia from 19 March to 25 March 2006. A total of 47 events were contested, of which 24 by male and 23 by female athletes. Furthermore, three men's and three women's disability events were held within the programme. All athletics events took place within the Melbourne Cricket Ground, while the marathon and racewalking events took place on the streets of Melbourne and finished at the main stadium.Brown, Matthew (2006-03-17)A Gathering of World champions in Melbourne - Commonwealth Games preview IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-03-04. The hosts Australia easily won the medals table with 16 golds and 41 medals in total. Jamaica came second with 10 golds and 22 medals, while Kenya and England were the next best performers. A total of eleven Games records were broken over the course of the seven-day competition. Six of the records were broken by Australian athletes. Medal summary Men Men's disability eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2005 Jeux De La Francophonie – Results
These are the official results of the athletics competition at the 2005 Jeux de la Francophonie which took place on 11–16 December 2005 in Niamey, Niger. Men's results 100 meters Heats – December 11Wind:Heat 1: -0.3 m/s, Heat 2: +0.3 m/s, Heat 3: 0.0 m/s, Heat 4: 0.0 m/s, Heat 5: 0.0 m/s Semi-finals – December 11Wind:Heat 1: +1.1 m/s, Heat 2: +0.5 m/s, Heat 3: +0.4 m/s Final – December 12Wind: +0.4 m/s 200 meters Heats – December 11Wind:Heat 1: 0.0 m/s, Heat 2: 0.0 m/s, Heat 3: +0.6 m/s Final – December 12Wind:+1.0 m/s 400 meters Heats – December 12 Final – December 13 800 meters Heats – December 11 Final – December 13 1500 meters December 16 5000 meters December 14 10,000 meters December 11 Marathon December 16 110 meters hurdles Heats – December 11Wind:Heat 1: 0.0 m/s, Heat 2: 0.0 m/s Final – December 12Wind:+1.7 m/s 400 meters hurdles Heat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamey, Niger
Niamey () is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niamey's population was counted as 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census. As of 2017, population projections show the capital district growing at a slower rate than the country as a whole, which has the world's highest fertility rate. The city is located in a pearl millet growing region, while manufacturing industries include bricks, ceramic goods, cement, and weaving. History Niamey was probably founded in the 18th century and originated as a cluster of small villages (Gaweye, Kalley, Maourey, Zongo and Foulani Koira).Geels, Jolijn, (2006) ''Bradt Travel Guide - Niger'', pgs. 93-113 Niamey was of little importance until the French developed it as a colonial centre in the late 1890s. The town, then with an estimated population of some 1,800, was chosen as the capital of the newly created Military Territory of Niger in 1905, however, the capital was shifted to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2005 Jeux De La Francophonie
At the 2005 Jeux de la Francophonie, the athletics events were held at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger, from 11–16 December 2005. A total of 43 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 20 by female athletes. France sent the largest squad and topped the medal table with 19 gold medals and 39 medals in total. Morocco was the next most successful nation, having won 11 golds and 31 medals altogether. This was large as a result of their middle- and long-distance running dominance which saw them take all three medals in four events, as well as three separate Moroccan 1–2 finishes. Canada and the Ivory Coast were third and fourth in the medal tally. Twenty of the 37 nations competing won a medal, although hosts Niger went empty-handed in the athletics competition. The performances were down in comparison to the 2001 edition in Ottawa, which had benefited from being held a few weeks before the 2001 World Championships in Athletics, also in Canada that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2005 Summer Universiade – Men's Hammer Throw
The men's hammer throw event at the 2005 Summer Universiade was held on 20 August in Izmir, Turkey. Results ReferencesFinals results {{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 2005 Summer Universiade - Men's hammer throw Athletics at the 2005 Summer Universiade 2005
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Athletics At The 2005 Summer Universiade – Men's Discus Throw
The men's discus throw event at the 2005 Summer Universiade was held on 16–17 August in Izmir, Turkey. Medalists Results Qualification Final ReferencesFinals results {{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 2005 Summer Universiade - Men's discus throw Athletics at the 2005 Summer Universiade 2005
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