SFU athletics

photo of an SFU softball player taking a pitch.
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This week at SFU

Peak Web February 27, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Away Games  Monday, February 27 to Tuesday, February 3: women’s golf at the California St. East Bay Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout (all day) Tied for third-place at their last competition  Withdrew from the tournament last year due to positive COVID-19 tests Thursday, March 2: women’s basketball vs Central Washington at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships  Lost last year in the quarter-finals to Central Washington Winner advances  Friday, March 3 to Saturday, March 4: women’s wrestling at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships  SFU will send nine wrestlers after finishing in second-place at the Regional…

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Why you should try fencing

Peak Web February 2, 2023

By: Matthew Cheng, SFU student Fencing is an ultimate test of character. It’s about rising to the occasion and never losing sight of the little details: a hesitation in your opponent’s footwork, their tendency to use a certain technique, and…

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photo of SFU men’s wrestler Owen Gudmundson taking down his opponent on the mat.
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Two Minute Drill: Owen Gudmundson

Peak Web February 1, 2023

By: 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…

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photo of an SFU softball member squaring up for a pitch.
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How Hannah Cassers brought a softball club to SFU

Peak Web January 31, 2023

By: 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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Photo of track and field runner Carly Seemann
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Two-Minute Drill: Carly Seemann

Peak Web January 26, 2023

By: 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

Peak Web January 24, 2023

By: 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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Photo of SFU defender Aaron Colbourne mid-game.
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Jonas Worth brings his sports psychology background to SFU’s men’s soccer team

Peak Web January 24, 2023

By: 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

Peak Web January 19, 2023

By: 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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Photo of Marcus Mak in the pool during competition.
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Freshman swimmer Marcus Mak brings childhood passion to NCAA stage

Peak Web January 18, 2023

By: 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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Photo of members of the SFU rowing club posing on the shore.
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Make a splash on SFU’s rowing team

Peak Web January 18, 2023

By: 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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