SFU athletics

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What sport should your favourite Canadian singer play?

Arts March 27, 2022

By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer The SFU Athletics team could use some popular players on their side. Who better than some of the country’s biggest singers? The Canadian entertainment industry has many multi-faceted stars, and I believe these singers can not only play their sport well, but also bring some pizzaz to SFU. Michael Bublé: Swimming Who better to start this list off than Canada’s Christmas sweetheart, Michael Bublé? His ability to make everyone smile with his music and send listeners into a deep nostalgic coma makes him the perfect fit. He comes from a line of fishermen, so he…

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The Rundown

Arts March 26, 2022

By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer  🚨 Buzzer Beater🚨: David Penney pushes the men’s basketball team into overtime during the quarter finals with a late three. SFU, however, fell short in the extra frame. Date: March 2 Women’s basketball drop their…

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This week at SFU

Arts March 25, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Away Games Monday, March 21: women’s golf at Colorado State University Pueblo El Cheapo Classic (all day) Final day of the event  Saturday, March 26: women’s softball versus Central Washington in Ellensburg, Washington (1:00 p.m.)…

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SFU hockey wins the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League Championship

Arts March 20, 2022

By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer For the first time in history, SFU went undefeated during the regular season and playoffs, winning all 14 games and capturing the championship with a 2–0 win.  The Peak spoke to SFU hockey forward Garret…

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Jessica Jones snapped mid-air releasing the ball.
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The Rundown

Arts March 12, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Senior sendoff: SFU honours seven seniors with a 78–76 men’s basketball win against Western Washington. Senior Wilfried Balata had an exceptional night, recording 18 points and nine rebounds.  Date: February 26  Going out in style…

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Justina Di Stasio talks career since graduation and revamping Olympic dream

Arts March 10, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer  In October 2018, Justina Di Stasio brought Canada a gold medal in the women’s 72 kg category at the World Wrestling Championships. That stunning victory underscores her passionate wrestling career.  Today, Di Stasio is still…

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This week at SFU

Arts March 9, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Home Games Saturday, March 12: women’s softball vs Western Oregon at Beedie Field (12:00 p.m.) Game one of doubleheader  Saturday, March 12: women’s softball vs Western Oregon at Beedie Field (2:00 p.m.)  Game two of…

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The Rundown

Arts March 4, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Another record falls: junior swimmer Kennedy Loewen breaks the 200 individual medley school record set back in 2017.  Date: February 18, 2022  Breakthrough: the men’s (basketball emoji) team get back in the win column against…

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My experience as an athlete with anxiety

Arts March 3, 2022

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate For the last five years, I’ve dedicated my life to the sport I fell in love with: netball. I literally stumbled upon the sport on crutches. After sustaining an injury from basketball, I needed to…

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Photo of Isabelle Roth with half of her head raised above the water.
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Isabelle Roth puts her name in the record book at SFU

Arts March 2, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Freshman swimmer Isabelle Roth receives honours as The Peak’s February player of the month after toppling a 20-year SFU 100m breaststroke record with a time of one minute and nine seconds — under a second…

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