Articles tagged with: olympics

Absence of Special Olympics from 2024 Paris Games illustrates ableism in sport: Brock expert

Thursday, August 29, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

According to Jennifer Mooradian (MA ’22), the disconnect between the Special Olympics and the Paralympic and Olympic Games speaks volumes. It ... Full story
Olympian returning to Brock through apprentice coach program

Thursday, August 15, 2024 | by Stephen Leithwood

Brock University’s wrestling program is celebrating yet another milestone as alumna and Olympian Hannah Taylor (BSM '21) returns to ... Full story
Research to explore self-representation in Special Olympics athletes

Friday, August 09, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

Raising a daughter with Down syndrome has changed Jennifer Mooradian’s (MA '22) perceptions of disability and inspired her research, ... Full story
Brock grad to ref women’s rugby at 2024 Paris Olympics

Thursday, July 18, 2024 | by Stephen Leithwood

Brock University graduate Talal (Moe) Chaudhry (BKin '14) is set to make his mark on the global stage as one ... Full story
Heat exhaustion more likely to strike Olympic athletes who use nicotine, says Brock expert

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Olympic athletes with a nicotine habit, beware. New Brock-led research has found nicotine consumption — whether smoking, chewing, vaping or even ... Full story
Record-setting performance propels swimmer to Paris Paralympic team

Friday, May 24, 2024 | by Stephen Leithwood

Emma Van Dyk of Brock Niagara Aquatics (BNA) has secured her place on the Canadian Paralympic team for the 2024 Paris ... Full story
Brock Niagara Aquatics swimmers headed to Olympic, Paralympic trials

Friday, May 03, 2024 | by Stephen Leithwood

With anticipation building for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six swimmers from Brock Niagara Aquatics (BNA) are vying for coveted spots ... Full story
Brock grad secures spot in Paris 2024 Olympics

Tuesday, March 05, 2024 | by Stephen Leithwood

After years of dedication and sacrifice, Brock University graduate Hannah Taylor (BSM '21) will make her dreams a reality when ... Full story
Brock grad Hannah Taylor grapples with Olympic dreams

Monday, January 15, 2024 | by Stephen Leithwood

Brock University alumna Hannah Taylor (BSM ’21) has embarked on an Olympic wrestling odyssey. She recently emerged victorious from the Canadian ... Full story
OPINION: Michele Donnelly discusses gender inequality at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Monday, August 21, 2023 | by The Brock News

This article written by Michele Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Brock University, was originally published in The Conversation. ... Full story