Athletics

Athletics

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.
A card reading "Paris 2024" is held in front of a running track
UBC volunteers are dedicated to the mental and physical wellbeing of Olympians.
Evan Dunfee and Olivia Lundman, smiling and holding a large Canadian flag behind them
UBC alum Evan Dunfee and student Olivia Lundman pair up for a brand new Olympics event.
Football player in helmet on field, with others in background
A second T-Bird also went pro and seven players were picked in the CFL draft.
Youths bouncing basketballs on a court in a gym
Overstating the benefits of sports risks obscuring systemic problems.
Scott Ramsay, with arms folded standing in front of windows
This former professional athlete has faced a battle with post-concussion syndrome.
Several women soccer players chasing ball on field
Injuries shed light on gender disparities in sport and the need for immediate action.
Old yellow UBC t-shirt displayed on mannequin
The return window for the item had been “ever-so-slightly exceeded.”