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Two athletes share common ground in sport

The road to the Olympic Games can be difficult, but two Saskatchewan athletes are hoping to make their potential journey...

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Weekly Roundup Nov. 22-28

John Wetzstein comes home to Sask Rowing Association  It’s a homecoming for John Wetzstein as the distinguished national team coach...

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Parapan American Games Wrap Up 

Photo Credit: Dave Holland Sunday November 26 marked the conclusion of the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, with the Closing...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 24

Photo Credit: Angela Burger / Canadian Paralympic Committee Canada has gained a spot in the medal rankings, moving to eighth...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 23

Photo Credit: Canadian Paralympic Committee Comité paralympique canadien Canada has fallen in the medal rankings, sitting in ninth with 26...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 22

Photo Credit: Dave Holland/Canadian Paralympic Committee Canada continues to sit eighth in medal standings, with 24 medals, four of which...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 21st

Photo Credit: Dave Holland/Canadian Paralympic Committee Canada holds it place in medal standings, sitting in eighth with 14 medals, three...

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Weekly Roundup – Nov. 15 – 21 

Donsberger among eight on National Athlete Pool in skeleton  Kyle Donsberger, who hails from Regina, was named to the National...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 20th

Photo credit: Angela Burger / Canadian Paralympic Committee Canada has made its way to the top ten in medal standings,...

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Parapan 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 17th

The 2023 Parapan American Games will commence with Opening Ceremonies today. Para-cyclist Shelley Gautier and wheelchair tennis player, Rob Shaw...

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Santiago Welcomes 2023 Parapan American Games This week

Canadian athletes are once again descending on Santiago, Chile as the city plays host to the 2023 Parapan American Games...

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Weekly Roundup – Nov. 8 – 14

Ray represents Canada with U18 Men’s National Softball Team Rayn Ray from Saskatoon has joined the Canadian softball team at...

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Weekly Roundup – Nov. 1 – 7 

Swift Current group at 2023 Canadian Mixed Curling Championships  The 2023 Canadian Mixed Curling Championships commenced on Sunday, November 5th...

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Pan American Games Wrap Up

Photo Credit: Diego Alvujar/Santiago 2023 via Photosport The Closing Ceremony took place on November 5, marking the conclusion of the...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 3rd

Photo Credit: Heuler Andrey/Santiago 2023 via Photosport Canada reclaims its place as third on the medal standings, with 136 medals,...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 2nd 

Photo Credit: Dragomir Yankovic/Santiago 2023 via PHOTOSPORT Canada has moved down in the medal standings, now placing fourth with 116...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 1st 

Photo Credit: PEPE ALVUJAR/SANTIAGO 2023 via PHOTOSPORT Canada holds its place as third in the medal standings, with 109 medals,...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – October 31st  

Photo Credit: JAVIER SALVO/SANTIAGO 2023 via PHOTOSPORT  Canada continues to hold its place near the top of the medal standings...

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Weekly Roundup – Oct. 25 – 31 

Klimchuk announced for Canada’s men’s rugby roster    Regina’s Matthew Klimchuk will join the 32-player roster for Canada’s Men’s 15s...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Midway – Oct 27 

DANIEL APUY/SANTIAGO 2023 via PHOTOSPORT  The 2023 Santiago Pan American Games have come to the midway point and will conclude...

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CSCS celebrates International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan is celebrating all women in sport, including the province’s 35 Olympic and Paralympic medalists.

From Ethel Catherwood winning gold in 1928 to Emily Clark, Lisa DeJong and Brittany Hudak bringing home hardware in 2022, this list of women spans several decades across several sports.

Among the multi-winning medalists are Clark, Hudak, Hayley Wickenheiser, Colleen Sostorics, Colette Bourgonje, Amy Alsop, Lisa Franks, Catriona Le May Doan and Heather Kuttai.

Women from Saskatchewan who have won an Olympic or Paralympic medal

  • Emily Clark, 2022 gold in hockey, silver in 2018
  • Lisa DeJong, 2022 silver in Para snowboard
  • Brittany Hudak, 2022 bronze (x2) in Para Nordic, bronze in 2018
  • Jenny Gilbert, 2020 bronze in softball
  • Keely Shaw, 2020 bronze in Para cycling
  • Brigette Lacquette, 2018 silver in hockey
  • Marie Wright, 2018 bronze in wheelchair curling
  • Brianne Theisen-Eaton, 2016 bronze in heptathlon
  • Hayley Wickenheiser, 2014 gold in hockey, gold in 2010, gold in 2006, gold in 2002, silver in 1998
  • Kaylyn Kyle, 2012 bronze in soccer
  • Kelly Parker, 2012 bronze in soccer
  • Rachelle Viinberg, 2012 silver in rowing
  • Cori Bartel, 2010 silver in curling
  • Colleen Sostorics, 2010 gold in hockey, gold in 2006, gold in 2002
  • Colette Bourgonje, 2010 silver, bronze in Para Nordic, bronze (x2) in 2006, silver (x2) in 1998, bronze (x2) in 1996, bronze (x2) in 1992
  • Ilana Duff, 2008 bronze in Para athletics
  • Shannon Kleibrink, 2006 bronze in curling
  • Amy Nixon, 2006 bronze in curling
  • Amy Alsop, 2004 gold in goalball, gold in 2000
  • Lisa Franks, 2004 gold (x2) in Para athletics, 4 gold and 1 silver in 2000
  • Dana Antal, 2002 gold in hockey
  • Kelly Bechard, 2002 gold in hockey
  • Catriona Le May Doan, 2002 gold in speed skating, gold and bronze in 1998
  • Jan Betker, 1998 gold in curling
  • Atina Ford, 1998 gold in curling
  • Marcia Gudereit, 1998 gold in curling
  • Joan McCusker, 1998 gold in curling
  • Sandra Schmirler, 1998 gold in curling
  • Fiona Smith-Bell, 1998 silver in hockey
  • Tosha Tsang, 1996 silver in rowing
  • Heather Kuttai, 1992 bronze in shooting Para sport, silver in 1988
  • Gina Smith, 1988 bronze in equestrian
  • Lynette Wildeman, 1988 bronze in Para athletics
  • Lynn Williams (Kanuka), 1984 bronze in athletics
  • Ethel Catherwood, 1928 gold in high jump