Wendy Alexis sets new Canadian W70 100m record — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Wendy Alexis, 71, broke the Canadian W70-74 100m record at the 2026 Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships. She clocked 14.41 seconds, surpassing her previous record. This win caps off a double-gold weekend for Alexis.
Alexis also claimed gold in the 200m, finishing in 31.11 seconds. Despite the rain, she completed the sprint double. She aims for a faster time and the world record at the upcoming World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships. Read more racing coverage.
Karla Del Grande, 73, earned silver in both the 100m and 200m, with times of 15.35 and 32.64, respectively. Del Grande also won the 200m hurdles, posting a time of 38.47, close to her Canadian record. Related: Kate O'Connor Aims to Excel at European Championships.
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Wendy Alexis wins double gold at Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships Wendy Alexis, 71, broke the Canadian W70-74 100m record at the 2026 Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships. She clocked 14.41 seconds, surpassing her previous record. This win caps off a double-gold weekend for Alexis.
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Runner World published this brief on August 4, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 4, 2026.
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