In 2024 Camryn Rogers became Canada's first Olympic medalist in women's hammer throw winning gold at the Paris Games with a throw of 76.97 meters. With great talent and the work ethic to match, Rogers has dominated the hammer throw at every level. Jermain Franklin has more as TSN celebrates Black History Month.
At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Donovan Bailey, a Jamaican-born Canadian, had the weight of two nations on his shoulders while the eyes of the rest of the world were watching his every move. Bailey embraced the pressure and changed the narrative, proving to be the world's fastest man as he won gold in the 100m with a record time of 9.84 seconds. Jermain Franklin has more as TSN celebrates Black History Month.
William Dandjinou will make his debut at The Winter Olympic Games but he is already considered one of Canada's biggest medal hopefuls. Dandjinou has proven that he has the perfect temperament to dominate short-track speed skating. Jermain Franklin looks at his up-and-coming career as TSN celebrates Black History Month.
Charmaine Crooks is Canada’s first female five-time Olympian in athletics and her longevity in the sport is legendary. Equally as impressive is Crooks' influence on her community. Jermain Franklin details Crooks' impact as TSN celebrates Black History Month.
Canada’s three-time Olympic bronze-medal snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for the Milan Cortina Games and had to be taken off the course on a stretcher. The 32-year-old McMorris, making his fourth appearance at the Olympics, was getting ready for Thursday night’s qualifying, set for about 24 hours before the opening ceremony.
Canadian journalist Beverly Thomson, a longtime CTV News anchor known for high-profile interviews with politicians and celebrities, has died. She was 61. Thomson and Jay Onrait co-hosted Olympic Morning during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Toronto native Josh Liendo is swimming his way into the Canadian history books. He is the first Black Canadian swimmer to win an individual medal at a major international championship, including winning a silver in the men's 100 m butterfly at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. TSN's Jermain Franklin has more.
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