Al McLeod, an official for the track and field championships, has been calling the faults in the field for more than 30 years.
The 91原创 Township is hosting the championships for the second year in a row at McLeod Athletic Park, which run from Thursday to Sunday, July 27 to 30.
On Saturday, July 29, he and other officials called the faults and metres of the women鈥檚 javelin throw under 20 years old of the 2023 Canadian Track and Field Championships taking place at McLeod Athletic Park in 91原创.
鈥淚鈥檓 not otherwise connected to the name of the park,鈥� McLeod chuckled.
While some events go worse or better, McLeod said today鈥檚 event went rather smoothly.
Alexis Seagris, 19, from Ontario came first with her farthest throw of 44.40 metres.
She was followed up by second place Dayley Reimer, 18, from Alberta with her 42.78 metres throw, and Sophia Saldutto, 18, also from Ontario with a throw of 41.64 metres.
McLeod said ever since he started doing throws, he鈥檚 enjoyed being in the field and helping out where he could.
鈥漇ome of the people are very interesting. Being in the field as long as I have鈥� you watch people growing up,鈥� he said.
鈥淭he camaraderie is what we keep coming back for, a lot of us. It鈥檚 like family.鈥�
He said he would love to see more young people joining the field.
鈥淎 lot of us are 60, 70, 80 plus. We need young folks to come out. There are some great teachers out here,鈥� McLeod said.
More than 1,330 athletes are expected to compete in the championships.
The event continues Sunday, July 30, at McLeod Athletic Park. The public can purchase tickets online or on site. There are competitions for seniors, youth under 20, para-athletes, and more between Thursday and Sunday.
For details on the competition or to purchase tickets, people can visit .
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