OUTSTANDING STFC ATHLETES in 2008

STFC would like to acknowledge the achievements of 5 club members who at the end of the 2008 season ranked in the top 10 in the nation. They include:

  • Chloe Hetherton - 3rd in the Triple Jump
  • Brianne Thiesen - 3rd in the Heptathlon
  • Chantel Spies - 4th in the Discus
  • Elisabeth Dubourt - 6th in the Hammer throw
  • Nathan Lennie - 8th in the Hammer throw.

STFC athlete Chloe Hetherton was among the finalists for the Athletics Canada's Youth Athlete of the year award.

Chloe had an amazing season breaking provincial juvenile and junior records both indoors & out. She went on to win both the National Youth & Junior Championships in the Triple Jump.

The awards were presented at the 2008 Athletics Canada Awards Gala held in Toronto on November 22 where Jessica Parry, a 150m runner from London, Ontario was announced as the winner. Also in the running was Phillip Hayle, a 100m sprinter from Brampton, Ontario.