Rachel Cliff Triumphant at Vancouver Sun Run

Vancouver Thunderbird athlete, Rachel Cliff, won the 2014 Vancouver Sun Run in a time of 33:14. This was her first time contesting the Sun Run and only the second time racing the 10km distance. Her 2014 season is off to a great start after winning the St. Patrick's Day 5km dash in course record time and running a personal best 5000m of 15:49.17 at the Stanford Invitational. Congratulations, Rachel!

Post-race article:

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Rachel+Cliff+Lindsay+Carson+finish+first+second+debuts/9781045/story.html

Post-race interview:

http://athleticsillustrated.com/interviews/rachel-cliff-qa-post-vancouver-sun-run-win/

Graeme Fell Inducted into Athletics Canada Hall of Fame

The most recent class of inductees in the Athletics Canada Hall of Fame includes Thunderbirds JD Coach Graeme Fell. Graeme is part of an eleven-person cohort that will be honored at the 2014 Canadian Track and Field Champioships in Moncton, NB this June. 

From Athletics Canada: 

Graeme Vincent Fell from Vancouver, B.C., is one of Canada's best in the 3000-metres steeplechase, his Canadian Record of 8:12.58 set in 1985 stood for 28 years. Graeme won gold at the 1986 Commonwealth Games and bronze at the 1994 edition. He holds the best placing by a Canadian at the IAAF World Championships, fifth, and finished 11and 28 at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Graeme owns seven Canadian titles (1985-1989, 1993, 1995). "It was a very pleasant surprise to be called to the Hall", notes Graeme on his induction as part of the Class of 2014. "Obviously, I am honoured to be inducted and to join such a remarkable group of athletes, all of who, I consider far worthier than myself. I will receive this as a thank you to all of those around me that sacrificed and helped me along the way."

The Club is very proud of his achievement and we feel lucky to have him as a coach and mentor for our athletes. 

Congratulations Graeme!