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Sault gymnasts beaming as they head south for U.S. nationals

Group of five from Sault Ste. Marie Gymnastics Club will be the only Canadian entry at next month's Anaheim tournament featuring 2,000 athletes

May 16, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

'Amazing' Sault swimmer adds to huge medal haul at Special Olympics meet

'He's got a beautiful heart and he’s dedicated to anything he chooses to put his mind to': Kevin Possamai won three golds and one silver at recent regional meet in North Bay

May 7, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

New to running, speedy Sault man finishes Boston Marathon in three hours

‘It was unbelievable’: At 36, Algoma Steel employee Andy Haidar conquered world’s biggest marathon less than two years after he began taking running seriously

Apr 25, 2024 8:01 AM Read more >

Fighting nasty injury, Sault runner finishes Tokyo Marathon

Although a torn Achilles forced him to walk the final 10 km, 64-year-old Rick Fall is now one of only 736 Canadians to compete in each of world’s six major marathons

Apr 18, 2024 8:58 AM Read more >

Local pickleball scene thriving ahead of outdoor season

‘It’s a really welcoming and friendly community’: Soo Pickleball has witnessed a significant influx in beginner-level participation this year; organization has grown to 600 active members

Apr 14, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Scouts’ thrilling Kub Kar race returns to Station Mall

‘I enjoy the kids and seeing their reaction of racing’: Decades-old Kub Kar racetrack is still in prime condition as local Beavers and Cubs with Scouts Canada competed in head-to-head contests on Saturday

Apr 6, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Runner completes ambitious sweep of six major marathons by age 30

'It's surreal': Years after swapping out her ballet shoes with running shoes, Sault-born athlete Miranda Ferris recently finished every major marathon race in the world; she joins roughly 600 Canadians who have ever accomplished the feat

Mar 31, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Local swimming star making waves for U.S. college team

'A feeling that is hard to put into words': After years of training at the John Rhodes pool, 20-year-old Logan Belanger now competes for Georgia Southern University in the NCAA

Mar 24, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

With two Sault stars on the roster, university hockey team chasing history

'It's really more than a friendship': Camaryn Baber talks about his second year at the University of New Brunswick and his close bond with hometown teammate Cole MacKay

Mar 15, 2024 8:33 AM Read more >

Sault’s Paige Banton swimming the fast lane to success

Former Sault Surge swimmer won three medals in recent meet for West Virginia’s Marshall University

Mar 8, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

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