News Release

SHERBROOKE, Que. (GNB) – Team NB won gold and silver medals on the track Tuesday at the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Que.

Geneviève Lalonde of Moncton struck gold in the women’s 2,000-metre steeplechase event in 6:32.45, shattering both the national and Canada Games records. Mitch Quigg of Saint John claimed silver in the decathlon event. Teammate Chris Robertson of Moncton placed fourth in the decathlon event.

“I had a pretty good night,” said Lalonde, after receiving her gold medal. “It was a great race. I knew there was a Canadian record, and I went for it.”

Lalonde smashed the Canada Games steeplechase record by more than eight seconds set at the 2009 Canada Summer Games in Prince Edward Island.

Tuesday’s medal performance lifts Team NB’s medal count to six medals at the Games. Team NB struck gold twice last week in sailing and wrestling and snagged a pair of bronze in wrestling.

Several other Team NB track athletes had strong performances, qualifying for A finals later this week. Grace Annear of Hampton and Adam Gaudes of Fredericton each qualified in their respective 800-metre events.

The men’s 400-metre relay team of Dan Brown (Hampton), Alexandre Coholan (Moncton), Adam Gaudes (Fredericton) and Jeff Retallick (Fredericton) qualified for the A Final.

Long jumper Brandon Cleghorn of Salisbury is heading to the finals, while Chris Robertson of Moncton and Cameron McLennan of Rothesay qualified for the final in discus.

The men’s soccer team returns to the field today, facing Ontario. New Brunswick defeated Yukon 2-0 Tuesday, while the women’s basketball team plays Team Alberta in an evening match.

Team NB's golf team commences competition Wednesday at the nearby Milby Golf Course.  Travis Soucoup of Sussex, Sam Young of Quispamsis and Patrick Livingston of Fredericton form the men’s team. The women’s team is Krysta Schaus of Fredericton, Molly MacDermaid of Bathurst; and Claire Konning of Indian Mountain.

Rowing, canoe-kayak and fencing continue their respective competitions, while the road cycling returns with the road race. The women’s beach volleyball plays Ontario.