SFU athletics
Two Minute Drill: Owen Gudmundson
February 1, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Owen Gudmundson is a sophomore on the SFU wrestling team, where he competes in the 197 lbs weight class. He is a molecular biology and biochemistry student, and was the 2020 Calgary City Champion in the 168 lbs weight class. Editor’s note: This piece has been edited for clarity and length. Q: Who is your favorite athlete? A: David Taylor, he’s an American wrestler. Q: What is your walkout song? A: Here Comes the Money — it’s Shane McMahon’s walkout song in the WWE. Q: Which teammate makes you laugh the most? A: Ryan Hicks. Q:…
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How Hannah Cassers brought a softball club to SFU
January 31, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Third-year student Hannah Casseres began the co-ed SFU softball club to rekindle her childhood love for the sport and build a space that inspires “teamwork and collaborative effort.” Playing both baseball and softball growing up,…
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Two-Minute Drill: Carly Seemann
January 26, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, SFU Student Carly Seemann is a third-year science and art major who is training to compete in SFU’s track and field season this March. Her love for running blossomed in grade five and has remained a constant…
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This week at SFU
January 24, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Home Games Thursday, January 26: men’s basketball vs Western Oregon at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) Filipino Heritage Night: Shameless Buns, DJ Danglez & Poster Giveaway Saturday, January 28: men’s basketball vs Saint Martin’s (Washington) at…
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Jonas Worth brings his sports psychology background to SFU’s men’s soccer team
January 24, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Whether you’re an NCAA athlete, olympian, or a beginner at a sport, mentality can influence your performance. Through the collegiate and professional levels of soccer, Jonas Worth, SFU men’s soccer goalkeeping coach, discovered how much…
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Fitness for first-timers
January 19, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer New year, new you! As you step into the gym this January, you’ll see many people at different points of their fitness journey: from old-timers, to people on day one, and those starting fresh on…
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Freshman swimmer Marcus Mak brings childhood passion to NCAA stage
January 18, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer For Marcus Mak, swimming is second nature. But this year offers a unique challenge for the freshman from Victoria, BC: adjusting to life in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Mak looked back at his…
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Make a splash on SFU’s rowing team
January 18, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer SFU sports clubs are organized and entirely student-led, motivated by a common interest in participating in athletic activity. Not only is joining a sports club beneficial for both your mental and physical health, but it…
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Power rankings for the 2023 athletic season
January 16, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Hockey — #1 With three games left in the regular season, SFU is currently sitting atop of the standings with 10 wins and one loss. Forwards Nick Wicks (27 points), Garrett Hilton (18 points), and…
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This week at SFU
January 15, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games Thursday, January 19: men’s basketball vs Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) Last played Northwest Nazarene in February to an 85–64 loss First game of a four-game homestand Friday, January 20:…
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