Canada
With non-stop learning and gratitude for others, Theresa Burns reflects on her years in women's basketball after her 607 career coaching win, the second most by a coach in U Sport's history.
A podcast showcasing a historical science and policy case in Canada, the infamous Liberation Therapy. Myself and Dr. Roger Jacobs uncover the stories of patients, neurologists and policy makers who all wanted their views valued. An exciting podcast that gives background to science in the policy making world.
In 2020, a report titled "A Systemic Review of the Black Student-Athlete Experience and the McMaster Athletics Climate" was released, highlighting the issues that Black student athletes, coaches and staff had experienced within the McMaster University Athletics and Recreation department.
A group of McMaster student athletes are making strides in their sport, while also working to creating inclusivity and representation for Indigenous student-athletes. The Indigenous Student Athlete Council has created a place for Indigenous student athletes to build community and increase visibility within the McMaster community.
For current fifth year student Sarah Cushnie, the rowing team is not where her McMaster athletic career began. Cushnie began as a cross country athlete, but two seasons ago she made the transition to the rowing team, and has since become an integral part of the team.
During his time at McMaster, Nicolas Dessureault has been a key figure on the McMaster men's golf team. One of his most notable moments was his performance in the team's 2022 Ontario University Athletics title win, which saw him shoot much under par helping his team to secure the title.
For Chris Jones, leading the women's rugby team has come with a fair share of ups and downs. In his opening season with the team in 2022, Jones led the team to a season with four wins and three losses, with the team ultimately losing in their first round of playoffs.
For first year student Ashley Ko, her transition to university life has included a long distance move from British Columbia to Hamilton. Along with the pressures of adjusting to university life, she also has had to adjust to being a student athlete.
McMaster fencing attends celebration of first Canadian Olympic fencing medalist, Marauder women's foilist demonstrates the sport with the history-making athlete
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