2016 could be last ride for Wariner

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner will make his Victoria International Track Classic debut Sunday, June 19 at Centennial Stadium. Wariner has never raced in Victoria before but sees the event as an opportunity to strengthen his chances of making his fourth Olympics.  Wariner, 32, has been dominating the 400 metre event since his days

VITC final tune-up for Bishop before Olympic trials

Canadian middle-distance superstar Melissa Bishop is set to race in the 800m event on Sunday, June 19 at the Victoria International Track Classic. Bishop, the current 800m national record holder, says the event will be her final competitive race before the Olympic trials in July. Bishop, 27, has dominated on the west coast in recent

Nick Symmonds – Own Your Skin

Nick Symmonds is one of the fastest middle-distance track and field athletes in America, specializing in the 800m and 1500m distances. He won seven NCAA Division III titles in outdoor track. In 2007, he won the 800m race at the Prefontaine Classic. On June 30, 2008, Symmonds won the 800m event at the U.S. Olympic Trials

$20,000 Up For Grabs at Track Classic

VICTORIA – Athletes competing in this year’s Victoria International Track Classic (VITC) have lots to push for including the chance to win $20,000 by breaking a Canadian record. As of yet, there hasn’t been a Canadian athlete who has taken the National Track League (NTL) up on their offer but Victoria’s Track Classic could break

DIANE CUMMINS RETIRES SPIKES AT VICTORIA EVENT

VICTORIA – Diane Cummins, former Victoria athlete, 7-time National Champion and 5-time world championship qualifier, will officially announce her retirement to her track career at the 26th Annual Victoria International Track Classic next week. “Diane has been an inspiration to many and a Track Classic favourite for many years,” said Brent Fougner, President of the