News and Updates - 2012
Athletics Canada Identifies 2012 Annual Awards Finalists
OTTAWA - Athletics Canada named today the finalists for its 2012 annual awards in each of its twelve awards categories. The winners will be unveiled next Wednesday December 19, and will be honoured during the 2013 Canadian Championships in Moncton, N.B. The finalists and winners are chosen by Athletics Canada's Awards Committee from the nominee pool as put forward by its membership.
Outstanding Para-Athlete of the Year
Ambulatory Award
Ambulatory Award
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Braedon Dolfo
Jason Dunkerley & Joshua Karanja
Virginia McLachlan
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Langley, BC
Ottawa, ON
Windsor, ON
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T13 100m, 200m
T11 1500m 5000m
T35 100m, 200m
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Canadian Record in T13 100m, Paralympic Games finalist
Silver and Bronze both in Canadian record times at the Paralympic Games
Double bronze, a Canadian record & personal best at the Paralympic Games
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Mustangs Receive BC Athletics Awards
Langley Mustangs athletes were well represented at the 2012 BC Athletics Awards Banquet, Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Hilton Hotel in Richmond.
In the 15 year old Midget category, Robyn Buckingham (High Jump, Pentathlon), Teagan Rasche (Hammer, Javelin, Racewalk), Brittni Wolczyk (Discus, Javelin), Eric Chatten (High Jump), Nickolas Colyn (Steeplechase, 2000m) were all recognized for outstanding performances through the track season.
Nickolas Colyn was also awarded the Top Midget (15 year old) Male Cross Country Athlete.
Georgia Ellenwood was named the Top Youth (16-17 year old) Female Track and Field Athlete while Braedon Dolfo was named the Province's Top Disabled Track and Field Athlete.
In the 15 year old Midget category, Robyn Buckingham (High Jump, Pentathlon), Teagan Rasche (Hammer, Javelin, Racewalk), Brittni Wolczyk (Discus, Javelin), Eric Chatten (High Jump), Nickolas Colyn (Steeplechase, 2000m) were all recognized for outstanding performances through the track season.
Nickolas Colyn was also awarded the Top Midget (15 year old) Male Cross Country Athlete.
Georgia Ellenwood was named the Top Youth (16-17 year old) Female Track and Field Athlete while Braedon Dolfo was named the Province's Top Disabled Track and Field Athlete.
2012 Langley Mustangs Awards Banquet
The Annual Banquet was held early November to honour the outstanding athletes, coaches and dedicated parents that make our club such a success. Along with the usual great food and door prizes, all this year's Top 10 athletes were awarded a certificate. The following athletes won awards in their categories:
Top Track and Field Athletes
Elementary Female - Natalia Monro and Lauryn Cheung
Elementary Male - Nathan King
Midget Female - Brittni Wolczyk and Teagan Rasche
Midget Male - Nick Colyn
Youth Female - Georgia Ellenwood
Youth Male - Max Hanna
Junior Female - Carolyn Sutherland
Junior Male - Braedon Dolfo
Senior Female - Tiffany Perkins
Senior Male - Dustin Walsh
Rookie of the Year - Madilyn Melnychuk
Top Cross Country Athletes
Elementary Female - Paige Champoux
Elementary Male - Nathan Smith and Nicholas Monro
Rookie of the Year - Paige Champoux
We would like to recognized the following athletes and coaches who were given special awards:
Mustang Spirit Award - Mireya Klassen
Leah Pells Most Improved Award - Adam Marshall
Kempf Inspirational Cup - Jessica Urban
Mustangs Service Award ("Steve Reade Award") - Kevin Harrison
Top Track and Field Athletes
Elementary Female - Natalia Monro and Lauryn Cheung
Elementary Male - Nathan King
Midget Female - Brittni Wolczyk and Teagan Rasche
Midget Male - Nick Colyn
Youth Female - Georgia Ellenwood
Youth Male - Max Hanna
Junior Female - Carolyn Sutherland
Junior Male - Braedon Dolfo
Senior Female - Tiffany Perkins
Senior Male - Dustin Walsh
Rookie of the Year - Madilyn Melnychuk
Top Cross Country Athletes
Elementary Female - Paige Champoux
Elementary Male - Nathan Smith and Nicholas Monro
Rookie of the Year - Paige Champoux
We would like to recognized the following athletes and coaches who were given special awards:
Mustang Spirit Award - Mireya Klassen
Leah Pells Most Improved Award - Adam Marshall
Kempf Inspirational Cup - Jessica Urban
Mustangs Service Award ("Steve Reade Award") - Kevin Harrison
JD Athletes recognized by BC Athletics
Congratulations to the athletes listed below that will be given an award for making the top 10 all time list at the BC Athletics annual banquet on October 28.
Hannah ROLFE, HJ (1.60m)
Megan CHAMPOUX, 2000m (6m 54.71s)
Lauryn CHEUNG, PV (2.60m)
Tanika DOLFO, Throws HT (39.49m)
Natalia MONRO, Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps 60m (8.43s), 60H (10.56s), HJ (1.41m)
Teagan RICHARDSON, Hurdles 60H (10.56s)
Holly HARRISON, Hurdles 60H (10.86s)
Hannah ROLFE, HJ (1.60m)
Megan CHAMPOUX, 2000m (6m 54.71s)
Lauryn CHEUNG, PV (2.60m)
Tanika DOLFO, Throws HT (39.49m)
Natalia MONRO, Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps 60m (8.43s), 60H (10.56s), HJ (1.41m)
Teagan RICHARDSON, Hurdles 60H (10.56s)
Holly HARRISON, Hurdles 60H (10.86s)
Registration for JD Groups Opens in January
Registration for JD Groups will be held:
Jan. 12 - W.C. Blair Pool - 1:00 to 4:00
Jan. 19 - Walnut Grove Pool - 1:00 - 4:00
See our Registration Page for more information on the JD groups and fees.
Jan. 12 - W.C. Blair Pool - 1:00 to 4:00
Jan. 19 - Walnut Grove Pool - 1:00 - 4:00
See our Registration Page for more information on the JD groups and fees.
Mustangs Excel at 2012 London Paralympics
Photos Courtesy of Athletics Canada
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Before sell-out crowds of 80,000 spectators Braedon Dolfo and Dustin Walsh (with guide runner Dylan Willimason) put in fantastic performances at London’s Olympic Stadium.
Posting a new national record and a seasonal best, and with the disappointment of a disqualification, both athletes proudly represented Canada. Congratulations to them both for their accomplishments on the world’s largest stage. Braedon (T13) – 100m – 11.27 – 7th – Set new Canadian Record in heat with a time of 11.26 200m – 23.25 – 12th Dustin (T11) – 400m – Crossed the line second in his heat, but was disqualified for a lane violation. Braedon and Dustin – 4 x 100m (T11/T13) – 44.90 – 6th for a Seasonal Best Paralympic Results can be found here.
100m (T13) Finals Race Video, London Paralympics, September 1, 2012 Dolfo promising at Paralympics, Langley Advance, September 4, 2012 Canadian paralympic Dolfo pleased with T13 performance, Canada.com, September 1, 2012 Relay a Challenge for Paralympian, Burnaby Now, August 29, 2012 |
Dolfo Sets New Canadian Record at London Paralympics
Braedon Dolfo started his Paralympics off with a bang when he took to the track for the 100m heats (T13). He clocked a time of 11.26 seconds, breaking his own previously-held Canadian record of 11.33. The time was also fast enough to earn him a spot in the 100m finals the next day.
In the 100m finals Braedon placed 7th with a time of 11.27, running only two lanes from Jason Smyth who set a new world record with a time of 10.46.
Braedon now has a few days to rest and prepare for his 4 x 100m heat, along with Mustangs team mage Dustin Walsh.
Read the Canada.com article about Braedon's record-setting run.
In the 100m finals Braedon placed 7th with a time of 11.27, running only two lanes from Jason Smyth who set a new world record with a time of 10.46.
Braedon now has a few days to rest and prepare for his 4 x 100m heat, along with Mustangs team mage Dustin Walsh.
Read the Canada.com article about Braedon's record-setting run.
Mustangs Off to 2012 London Paralympic Games
Join us in cheering on our Langley Mustangs athletes Braedon Dolfo and Dustin Walsh as they compete at the Paralympic Games in London.
Below is their event schedule:
August 21st- leave for the UK and pre-Paralympic Camp
BRAEDON- August 31st -100m T13 semi-finals 21:35 UK time (1:35pm Pacific)
BRAEDON- September 1st - 100m T13 finals 19:15 UK time (11:15 am Pacific)
BRAEDON and DUSTIN - September 5th - 4 X100 Heats 11:58 UK time ( 3:58 am Pacific)... 4 teams qualify for finals as each team has guide runners
BRAEDON and DUSTIN - September 5th - 4 X100 finals 22:32 UK time (1:09 pm Pacific)
BRAEDON- September 6th - 200m T13 semi-finals 11:03 UK times (3:03 am Pacific)
BRAEDON-September 7th - 200m T13 finals 19:18 UK time (11:18 Pacific)
DUSTIN-Men's 400m - Sept 6th - T11 Semi-finals 21:37 UK time (11:37am Pacific)
DUSTIN- Men's 400m - Sept 7th - T11 Finals 22:50 (2:50 pm Pacific)
All their events can be viewed from www.paralympic.ca or www.CTVParalympics.ca
Below is their event schedule:
August 21st- leave for the UK and pre-Paralympic Camp
BRAEDON- August 31st -100m T13 semi-finals 21:35 UK time (1:35pm Pacific)
BRAEDON- September 1st - 100m T13 finals 19:15 UK time (11:15 am Pacific)
BRAEDON and DUSTIN - September 5th - 4 X100 Heats 11:58 UK time ( 3:58 am Pacific)... 4 teams qualify for finals as each team has guide runners
BRAEDON and DUSTIN - September 5th - 4 X100 finals 22:32 UK time (1:09 pm Pacific)
BRAEDON- September 6th - 200m T13 semi-finals 11:03 UK times (3:03 am Pacific)
BRAEDON-September 7th - 200m T13 finals 19:18 UK time (11:18 Pacific)
DUSTIN-Men's 400m - Sept 6th - T11 Semi-finals 21:37 UK time (11:37am Pacific)
DUSTIN- Men's 400m - Sept 7th - T11 Finals 22:50 (2:50 pm Pacific)
All their events can be viewed from www.paralympic.ca or www.CTVParalympics.ca
Mustangs Nominated to 2012 London Paralympic Games
Athletics Canada announced today the athletes that have been put forth to the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) for nomination to the 2012 Paralympic Games team and 2012 Olympic Games team.
The Langley Mustangs congratulate the following athletes on their achievement and their nomination:
Braedon Dolfo - T11-13 - 4x100m, 100m, 200m
Dustin Walsh - T11-13 - 4x100m, 400m
Pictured above are Dustin Walsh, Dylan Williamson (guide) and Braedon Dolfo.
See the Athletics Canada News Release to read a full list of the nominated athletes and read the Langley Times article about the Mustangs.
The Langley Advance did a nice profile of Braedon Dolfo and his journey to the games, and Braedon was also interviewed on Breakfast Television Vancouver.
Record Medal Haul at Legions
Congratulations to the Langley Mustang athletes who won a club record individual 11 medals at the Legion National Youth Championships in Charlottown, PEI.
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Gold
Teagan Rasche - Racewalk 1500m (Midget) Brittni Wolczyk - Javelin (Midget) Brittni Wolczyk - Discus (Midget) Nick Colyn - 2000m (Midget) Jordan Ellingson - Javelin (Midget) Georgia Ellenwood - Long Jump (Youth) Max Hanna - Javelin (Youth) |
Silver
Robyn Buckingham - Pentathlon (Midget) Teagan Rasche - Hammer (Midget) Nick Colyn - 1500m Steeplechase (Midget) Georgia Ellenwood - 200m (Youth) |
Our Langley Mustangs were recognized by the local media for their dedication and achievements:
Golden Summer for Ellingson, Maple Ridge News; Mustangs Rule Nation, Langley Advance; Huge Medal Haul for Langley Athletes, Langley Times.
Dolfo sets 2 New Canadian Records
In his final tune up before the Paralympics Games in London, Braedon Dolfo set two new Canadian records (T13).
Dolfo lowered his own record in the 100meters to 11.33 bettering the mark he set November 2011 at the Para-Pan American Games in Mexico. An hour after setting the new 100 meter mark, Dolfo ran 23.00 in the 200 meters knocking off .15 seconds his existing record set in June at the Harry Jerome.
Dolfo lowered his own record in the 100meters to 11.33 bettering the mark he set November 2011 at the Para-Pan American Games in Mexico. An hour after setting the new 100 meter mark, Dolfo ran 23.00 in the 200 meters knocking off .15 seconds his existing record set in June at the Harry Jerome.
Rob Pike – Pole Vault, Speed and Power Coach - Joins Langley Mustangs
Rob Pike joins the Mustangs coaching staff after finishing a contract with the Mexican Track and Field Association as their lead Pole Vault Coach. Rob, himself, was a world class vaulter (5.50 PB) competing for Canada at World Championships, Commonwealth Games, Francophone and Pan-Am Games (1995-2002).
Rob has coached since 1996 coaching and developing athletes from the beginner, to youth to Olympic Level. He has coached athletes in the jumps, hurdles, throws, and jumps at the Capital City and Leduc Track Clubs as well as the University of Alberta. Rob also currently serves as the Assistant Coach at Trinity Western University.
Rob has coached since 1996 coaching and developing athletes from the beginner, to youth to Olympic Level. He has coached athletes in the jumps, hurdles, throws, and jumps at the Capital City and Leduc Track Clubs as well as the University of Alberta. Rob also currently serves as the Assistant Coach at Trinity Western University.
Relay Team Wins Big at Hersheys
The Langley Mustangs 13 year-old girls 4 x 100m relay team represented Region 3 at the Hershey National meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. To qualify for the meet the team posted the fastest time for their region which consists of BC, AB, NWT, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
The girls finished 7th overall with a time of 54.92. A highlight of the weekend was an opportunity to meet 9 time gold medalist Carl Lewis.
Read the Langley Times article about the meet.
Pictured at right are: Hannah Morrison, Caroline Gillespie, Carl Lewis, Megan Shane and Megan Champoux.
The girls finished 7th overall with a time of 54.92. A highlight of the weekend was an opportunity to meet 9 time gold medalist Carl Lewis.
Read the Langley Times article about the meet.
Pictured at right are: Hannah Morrison, Caroline Gillespie, Carl Lewis, Megan Shane and Megan Champoux.
Mustangs Win at the BC JD Championships
Congratulations to the medalists at the BC Junior Development Championships.
Luke Chalk - Silver Javelin (12 year old boys)
Megan Champoux - Gold 800m,Silver Pole Vault, Silver 200m Hurdles (13 year old Girls)
Page Champoux - Silver 1000m (9 year old Girls)
Lauryn Cheung - Gold Pole Vault (13 year old Girls)
Nathan Demain - Bronze Javelin (10 year old Boys)
Tanika Dolfo - Silver Hammer, Bronze Javelin (13 year old girls )
Nathan Gregory - Bronze 200m Hurdles (13 year old boys)
Holly Harrison - Gold 80m Hurdles, Silver 600m (10 year old Girls)
Nathan King - Gold 300m, Gold 200m, Silver High Jump (13 year old boys)
Mireya Klassen - Gold 1000m, Silver 600m (9 year old girls)
Diego Martinez - Gold 800m Racewalk (12 year old boys)
Marianna Martinez- Bronze 1200m (12 year old girls)
Madilyn Melnychuk - Bronze 200m (11 year old girls)
Natalia Monro - Gold 60m, Silver 60m hurdles, Silver 100m, Silver Long Jump (11 year old girls)
Teagan Richardson - Bronze 60m, Bronze 60m Hurdles (11 year old girls)
Kayla Weltzin Bronze 800meter Racewalk (12 year old girls)
Girls 13 - 4x100 m Relay Gold: Champoux, Megan 13; Morrison, Hannah 13; Urban, Jessica 12; Gillespie, Caroline 13
Girls 11 - 4x100 m Relay Silver: Smith, Emily 11; Richardson, Teagan 11; Melnychuk, Madilyn 11; Pickett, Karli 11
Luke Chalk - Silver Javelin (12 year old boys)
Megan Champoux - Gold 800m,Silver Pole Vault, Silver 200m Hurdles (13 year old Girls)
Page Champoux - Silver 1000m (9 year old Girls)
Lauryn Cheung - Gold Pole Vault (13 year old Girls)
Nathan Demain - Bronze Javelin (10 year old Boys)
Tanika Dolfo - Silver Hammer, Bronze Javelin (13 year old girls )
Nathan Gregory - Bronze 200m Hurdles (13 year old boys)
Holly Harrison - Gold 80m Hurdles, Silver 600m (10 year old Girls)
Nathan King - Gold 300m, Gold 200m, Silver High Jump (13 year old boys)
Mireya Klassen - Gold 1000m, Silver 600m (9 year old girls)
Diego Martinez - Gold 800m Racewalk (12 year old boys)
Marianna Martinez- Bronze 1200m (12 year old girls)
Madilyn Melnychuk - Bronze 200m (11 year old girls)
Natalia Monro - Gold 60m, Silver 60m hurdles, Silver 100m, Silver Long Jump (11 year old girls)
Teagan Richardson - Bronze 60m, Bronze 60m Hurdles (11 year old girls)
Kayla Weltzin Bronze 800meter Racewalk (12 year old girls)
Girls 13 - 4x100 m Relay Gold: Champoux, Megan 13; Morrison, Hannah 13; Urban, Jessica 12; Gillespie, Caroline 13
Girls 11 - 4x100 m Relay Silver: Smith, Emily 11; Richardson, Teagan 11; Melnychuk, Madilyn 11; Pickett, Karli 11
Mustangs Shine at BC Summer Games
Congratulations to the largest contingent of Langley Mustangs athletes who competed at the BC Summer Games in Surrey, BC.
The following five athletes hit the podium: Hanna Rolfe - Gold, High Jump; Brittni Wolczk - Silver, Discus and Javelin; Teagan Raske - Silver, Racewalk and Bronze, Hammer; Robyn Buckingham - Bronze, Pentathlon; Nic Colyn - Silver, 1500m Steeplechase and 2000 meters.
The following five athletes hit the podium: Hanna Rolfe - Gold, High Jump; Brittni Wolczk - Silver, Discus and Javelin; Teagan Raske - Silver, Racewalk and Bronze, Hammer; Robyn Buckingham - Bronze, Pentathlon; Nic Colyn - Silver, 1500m Steeplechase and 2000 meters.
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Mustangs off to Youth National Championships
Congratulations to Langley Mustang athletes- Brittni Wolczyk, Nic Colyn, Teagan Rasche, Robyn Buckingham, Georgia Ellenwood, Adam Osborne- who have been selected to the BC Team to compete in the 2012 Legion Canadian Youth Track and Field Championships.
The Championships take place in Charlottetown, PEI from August 17 - 19. Follow the team's results here.
The Championships take place in Charlottetown, PEI from August 17 - 19. Follow the team's results here.
Ellenwood sets new club record as she represents Canada at World Junior Championships
Congratulations to Georgia Ellenwood,16, who finished 18th in the Heptathlon at the U20 World Junior Track and Field Championships with a new club record of 5262 points.
The IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona run July 10-15th, 2012. No fewer than 180 countries have confirmed their participation in these Championships. A total of 1,742 athletes are entered (964 men and 778 women) including Langley Mustang's Georgia Ellenwood.
The World Junior Championship results can be viewed here.
The IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona run July 10-15th, 2012. No fewer than 180 countries have confirmed their participation in these Championships. A total of 1,742 athletes are entered (964 men and 778 women) including Langley Mustang's Georgia Ellenwood.
The World Junior Championship results can be viewed here.
Perkins wins Silver for Canada
Congratulations to Tiffany Perkins who won the silver medal in javelin at the North American, Central American, Caribbean (NACLA) U23 championships in Mexico. She threw a new Personal Best and new club record of 56.20m.
Results can be found at www.athletics.ca.
Results can be found at www.athletics.ca.
Mustangs to Represent Zone 3 in the BC Summer Games
The Langley Mustangs are very proud to have had 12 athletes (age 14 & 15) selected to the Zone 3 (Fraser Valley) BC Summer Games Team.
Back row, left to right: Emma Smithson- 80m hurdles, 200m hurdles
Brittni Wolczyk- Javelin, Discus, Shotput
Jaclyn Pauley- Pentathlon
Robyn Buckingham - High Jump, Long Jump, 80m hurdles
Hannah Rolfe- High Jump
Teagan Rasche- Javelin, Hammer, 1500m Racewalk
Lisa Allingham- 200m hurdles
Front row, left to right: Nick Colyn- 1500m Steeplechase
Ben Demian- 1500m Steeplechase
Martin Allen- 300m, 200m
Daniel Pavlic- 100m
Missing from picture: Chloe Hetherington - Pentathlon
Back row, left to right: Emma Smithson- 80m hurdles, 200m hurdles
Brittni Wolczyk- Javelin, Discus, Shotput
Jaclyn Pauley- Pentathlon
Robyn Buckingham - High Jump, Long Jump, 80m hurdles
Hannah Rolfe- High Jump
Teagan Rasche- Javelin, Hammer, 1500m Racewalk
Lisa Allingham- 200m hurdles
Front row, left to right: Nick Colyn- 1500m Steeplechase
Ben Demian- 1500m Steeplechase
Martin Allen- 300m, 200m
Daniel Pavlic- 100m
Missing from picture: Chloe Hetherington - Pentathlon
Mustangs Break Records
Three Langley Mustangs broke records on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.
Congratulations to:
Congratulations to:
- Lauryn Cheung who set the Age-Group (13) Provincial record in pole vault with a jump of 2.60m at the Fraser Valley Throws and Jumps Meet
- Blair Johnson who set a new Langley Mustangs Club record in the 300m with a time of 8:23.25 at the Oceans Athletics Twilight Meet
- Max Hanna who set a new Langley Mustangs Age-Group record (Youth) in javelin with a throw of 56.40m at the Oceans Athletics Twilight Meet
Mustangs Medal at Canadian National Track Championships
The Canadian Track Championships were held in Calgary on June 28, 2012, and the Langley Mustangs were well represented. Congratulations to the following Mustangs who won medals:
Tiffany Perkins Bronze, Women's Javelin
Kyle Nielsen, Silver, Men's Javelin
Robbie Gallaugher, Bronze, Men's Long Jump
Paralympic Stream
Braedon Dolfo, Gold (T13) Men's 100m
Braedon Dolfo, Gold (T13) Men's 200m
Dustin Walsh, Gold (T11) Men's 400m
Dustin Walsh, Gold (T11) Men's 100m
Tiffany Perkins Bronze, Women's Javelin
Kyle Nielsen, Silver, Men's Javelin
Robbie Gallaugher, Bronze, Men's Long Jump
Paralympic Stream
Braedon Dolfo, Gold (T13) Men's 100m
Braedon Dolfo, Gold (T13) Men's 200m
Dustin Walsh, Gold (T11) Men's 400m
Dustin Walsh, Gold (T11) Men's 100m
Mustangs To Represent Canada in Spain and Mexico
Congratulations to Georgia Ellenwood who will represent Canada in the Heptathlon at the World Junior Track and Field Championships, in Barcelona, Spain, July 10 – 15, 2012.
Congratulations, as well, to Tiffany Perkins who will present Canada in the Javelin at the 2012 North American/Central American/Caribbean (NACAC) U-23 Championships Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico July 6 – 8, 2012
Congratulations, as well, to Tiffany Perkins who will present Canada in the Javelin at the 2012 North American/Central American/Caribbean (NACAC) U-23 Championships Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico July 6 – 8, 2012
New Canadian Record at the Harry Jerome Meet
Braedon Dolfo led a series of great performances by Langley Mustangs athletes at the Harry Jerome Meet Sunday, June 10th, held at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC. Dolfo set a new Canadian record winning the Paralympic 200 meters with a time of 23.15 seconds. He easily outdistanced Markeith Price of the USA who finished at 23.64 seconds. Dolfo, a visually impaired athlete, broke the previous Canadian 200 meter record (T13) of 23.48 seconds that had stood for 22 years.
Also at the Harry Jerome Meet, Kyle Nielsen finished third in the Men's Javelin with a throw of 74.20 meters. Tiffany Perkins finished third in the Women's Javelin with a throw of 52.02 meters. Robbie Gallaugher also had a good result finishing fourth in the Men's Long Jump with a leap of 7.34 meters. Read the Langley Times and the Langley Advance articles.
Congratulations to the Langley Mustangs BC High School Medalists
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Grades 10 - 12
Georgia Ellenwood, Hepathlon, gold Teagan Rasche Javelin, gold Teagan Rasche Racewalk, silver Max Hanna, Javelin, silver Danica Matson 4 X400, silver Eli Kastelein 400m hurdles, bronze Shelby Smithson High Jump, bronze Brittni Wolczyk, Javelin, bronze |
Grades 8 - 9
Nick Colyn 3000m, gold Nick Colyn 1500m, silver James Hellner, High Jump, silver Martin Allen 4 X400, silver Robyn Buckingham 4X400, bronze Lara Oppenlander 4 X400, bronze Emma Smithson 4 X400, bronze Robyn Buckingham High Jump, bronze |
See the Langley Times articles - Langley Pair Find Podium at Provincials and Walnut Grove Grabs Girls Title
Mustangs Excel at BC Heptathlon Championships
Georgia Ellenwood’s determined drive to become the most successful multi-event track and field athlete in B.C. girls high school history continued with her winning her third straight BC High School Heptathlon Championships. Ellenwood won six of the seven events to take the title with a total of 4955 points. Mustangs Shelby Smithson came fourth while Danica Matson finished sixth. Read the Province Newspaper article and the Langley Times article.
Another Mustangs Record Falls
Langley Mustang's Kyle Nielsen continues his chase towards the Olympic Standard in Men's Javelin (B Standard 79.50, A Standard 82.00).
Kyle placed second in the Men's Javelin at the prestigious 2012 Tucson Elite Classic with a throw of 77.14. Nielsen's throw is the second longest in Canada this year.
It is also a Mustangs club record.
Kyle placed second in the Men's Javelin at the prestigious 2012 Tucson Elite Classic with a throw of 77.14. Nielsen's throw is the second longest in Canada this year.
It is also a Mustangs club record.
Perkins Qualifies to Represent Canada
Congratulations to Tiffany Perkins who threw 52.80m in the Javelin. With that result, she made standard to represent Canada at the 2012 NACAC U-23 Championships (North America, Caribbean, Central American Championships) July 6 - 8, 2012 in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Tiffany's throw was also a Langley mustangs all-time club record.
Read the Abbotsford / Mission Times article.
Tiffany's throw was also a Langley mustangs all-time club record.
Read the Abbotsford / Mission Times article.
Mustangs Shine at Eagle Classic
At the Eagle Classic meet in Maple Ridge, March 12, 2012, Caroline Gillespie was awarded the Debbie Brill female top jumper award with a High Jump of 1.40. She also earned a third place in the 100M with a PB of 13.62.
The Cindy Foley Mile award for top female youth miler went to 13 year old Brook Hoolsema of the Langley Mustangs with a time of 5:31.08.
Caroline Gillespie is pictured here with her trophy and Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin.
Ellenwood Qualifies for World Junior Championships
Congratulations to Georgia Ellenwood who scored 5198 points in the Heptathlon in a meet in Spokane, Washington.
Her score exceded Athletics Canada's qualification standard for the World Junior Championships scheduled for Barcelona, Spain July 10–15.
Ellenwood's result also broke the long held club record of Kelly Ann Kempf set in 1988. Ellenwood's marks were 15.18 (100m hurdles), 1.65 (High Jump) 10.35 (Shot Put), 25.36 (200m), 5.60 (Long Jump), 37.97 (Javelin), 2:20.07 (800m).
Read the Langley Times article.
Her score exceded Athletics Canada's qualification standard for the World Junior Championships scheduled for Barcelona, Spain July 10–15.
Ellenwood's result also broke the long held club record of Kelly Ann Kempf set in 1988. Ellenwood's marks were 15.18 (100m hurdles), 1.65 (High Jump) 10.35 (Shot Put), 25.36 (200m), 5.60 (Long Jump), 37.97 (Javelin), 2:20.07 (800m).
Read the Langley Times article.
London Disability Athletics Challenge
Canada's Paralympic 4 X 100 relay team (visually impaired) finished second, May 8th, at the London 2012 Paralympic Test Event.
The team, which includes Langley Mustangs Dustin Walsh and Braedon Dolfo, set a PB of 45.13 improving on their World Championship time of 46.44.
Read the Langley Times article featuring Braedon and Dustin.
The team, which includes Langley Mustangs Dustin Walsh and Braedon Dolfo, set a PB of 45.13 improving on their World Championship time of 46.44.
Read the Langley Times article featuring Braedon and Dustin.
Club Records set by Pole Vaulters
Congratulations to Jessica Tan who set the all-time club record in Pole Vault with a Jump of 2.90 at the Fraser Valley Championships.
Congratulations also to Lauryn Cheung (13) who set a new age group club record at the 2012 Golden Ears track meet in Maple Ridge. Lauryn jumped 2.30 in Pole Vault.
Congratulations also to Lauryn Cheung (13) who set a new age group club record at the 2012 Golden Ears track meet in Maple Ridge. Lauryn jumped 2.30 in Pole Vault.
Club Records Set
Congratulations to Nickolas Colyn (15) who set two new age group club record at the 2012 Fraser Valley High School Invitational Track Meet. He ran the 3000m in 9:25.05 and the 1500m 4:18.22
Nickolas also set the age group club record at the Oceans Athletics Meet in the 1500m Steeplechase with a time of 4:34.60.
Nickolas also set the age group club record at the Oceans Athletics Meet in the 1500m Steeplechase with a time of 4:34.60.
Langley Mustangs Track and Field Summer Camp
The Langley Mustangs are proud to offer a camp for athletes ages 9 - 14. To download a brochure click here.
Grocery Grab Winner
The Grocery Grab contest winner, Lee Marshall, sped down the aisles of the Walnut Grove IGA store to fill his cart with more than $630.00 worth of groceries. His family will be eating well!
Lee is pictured here with IGA representative Chris Pillipson, Mustangs athletes Ben Marshall and Martin Allen and Mustangs Registrar Sarah Champoux.
Mustangs JD Groups Off to a Strong Start
The Langley Mustangs JD Program started off the competitive season in fine form with a team of 53 athletes coming home with a total of 105 ribbons.
Natalia Monro led the way with 5 first place finishes in the very competitive 11 year old girls age group while first year athlete Nathan King turned in a notable performance to take the 300m in the 13 year olds boys division. By the end of the two-day meet there were an impressive 37 new Mustangs Top 10 performances recorded. Check out our results link to view the many amazing performances. Congratulations Mustangs!
Natalia Monro led the way with 5 first place finishes in the very competitive 11 year old girls age group while first year athlete Nathan King turned in a notable performance to take the 300m in the 13 year olds boys division. By the end of the two-day meet there were an impressive 37 new Mustangs Top 10 performances recorded. Check out our results link to view the many amazing performances. Congratulations Mustangs!
Mustangs on Bigger Stage
Georgia Ellenwood, Robbie Gallaugher, Carolyn Sunderland and coach Kim Chapdelaine have just returned from an excellent week of training at the Athletics Canada training camp in Tucson Arizona. It was an excellent opportunity to train with current and future National Team members.
The club would also like to welcome Dustin Walsh as a member of the Mustangs. Dustin is a two time Paralympian competing for Canada at the 2004, 2008 Paralympic Games. Walsh is also the Canadian record holder in the 400m (blind) category with a time of 53.05. Dustin is also a member of Canada's visually impaired 4 X 100 team along with teammate Braedon Dolfo.
Dolfo and Walsh are currently in London, England preparing to compete in the Paralympic Test event May 8th.
The club would also like to welcome Dustin Walsh as a member of the Mustangs. Dustin is a two time Paralympian competing for Canada at the 2004, 2008 Paralympic Games. Walsh is also the Canadian record holder in the 400m (blind) category with a time of 53.05. Dustin is also a member of Canada's visually impaired 4 X 100 team along with teammate Braedon Dolfo.
Dolfo and Walsh are currently in London, England preparing to compete in the Paralympic Test event May 8th.
Spartans sign London-bound Paralympian
LANGLEY, British Columbia - The Trinity Western track and field team has added a world-class Paralympic sprinter and long jumper to its team as Spartans coach Laurier Primeau announced the signing of Canadian record-holder Braedon Dolfo (Langley, B.C.) Tuesday. Read more from the Province Newspaper and the TWU News Release.
Outdoor Season Opener
The weekend of April 7th marked the opening for the outdoor track and field season. The Mustangs competed under clear skies at the U.B.C Open in Vancouver.
Our best results came from the Mustang jumpers. Robbie Gallaugher jumped 7.41 metres to win the long jump. He is still shy of the 8.00 metre standard that would qualify him for the 2012 Olympics. On the women's side Carolyn Sutherland placed second in long jump with a distance of 5.67. In women's high jump young Hannah Rolfe had the highest jump at 1.60 metres. The club will be competing next weekend at the S.F.U. Emilie Mondor Invitational meet on April 14th in Burnaby.
On the same weekend javelin thrower Kyle Nielson threw an impressive 75.02 metres at the 33rd annual Sun Angel Classic in Arizona. Kyle's personal best is 77.24 metres. He continues his quest for the Olympic standard of 82 metres.
Our best results came from the Mustang jumpers. Robbie Gallaugher jumped 7.41 metres to win the long jump. He is still shy of the 8.00 metre standard that would qualify him for the 2012 Olympics. On the women's side Carolyn Sutherland placed second in long jump with a distance of 5.67. In women's high jump young Hannah Rolfe had the highest jump at 1.60 metres. The club will be competing next weekend at the S.F.U. Emilie Mondor Invitational meet on April 14th in Burnaby.
On the same weekend javelin thrower Kyle Nielson threw an impressive 75.02 metres at the 33rd annual Sun Angel Classic in Arizona. Kyle's personal best is 77.24 metres. He continues his quest for the Olympic standard of 82 metres.
2012 Fraser Valley Trail Runs Series
Langley Mustangs athletes were amongst those participating in these races, in the
lead-up to the 2012 Track and Field season.
See the race details and results here.
lead-up to the 2012 Track and Field season.
See the race details and results here.