Athletics

Four women athletes stand on field with their Olympic medals
It’s been a record-setting year for the Thunderbirds and Heat — and it’s not over yet.
Mountain biker riding bike on rocky path overlooking mountains
An alarming number of people suffer spinal cord injuries while mountain biking.
Athletic team cheering and holding Canadian flag in a gym
Jenn Oakes is first UBC Okanagan Heat alum to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal.
Rob Shaw playing tennis on a clay court
The presence of media makes a difference for Paralympians. Two UBC experts explain why.
The Canadian women's rowing eight team pose on a dock while kissing their silver medals
“Canada, remember these faces, because they are heroes.”
Two female Canadian Olympic athletes on the field showing their silver medals
Piper Logan and Florence Symonds helped lead Canada's team to an Olympic silver medal.
Canoes race past boats with onlookers in Victoria, B.C.
Traditional Indigenous “war canoes” differ from the versions by Canoe Kayak Canada.
The Olympic rings with the Eiffel Tower in the background
Here are 21 UBC athletes to root for during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Man in shorts jogging along path in forest
Here’s why it’s important to adapt your exercise routine to the weather conditions.
Headshot of Malindi Elmore (left) and Evan Dunfee (right)
UBC Olympians share strategies for performing under pressure, dealing with setbacks, and more.