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Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg’s Wog wraps up international career in Paris

Eleanor Coopsammy — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:56:36 +0000

Kelsey Wog, a former University of Manitoba Bisons swimmer posted a time of 2:24.82 in her semi-final race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She told the Winnipeg Free Press, would retire and continue to pursue her Master’s Degree but did also want to give back to the sport in some way.

You can read the entire article in the Winnipeg Free Press.

Global News: Massive events like Olympics ‘not worth it’ for host cities, Manitoba economics prof says

Fiona Odlum — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:28:30 +0000

Winnipeg has hosted a number of notable events over the years, but nothing comes close to the size and scope of the Olympic Games.

According to a local economics professor, that’s a very good thing.

The University of Manitoba’s Ian Hudson says hosting a massive event like the Olympics — currently underway in Paris — is a losing proposition for most cities, despite the international attention.

To read the full story, please visit Global News Winnipeg.

CBC Manitoba: Olympics historian explains why people love the Olympics so much

Fiona Odlum — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:56:14 +0000

Host Faith Fundal speaks to Douglas Brown, Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, about the history of the Olympics and why people love them so much.

To listen to the full conversation, please visit CBC Manitoba.