Mitton, Arop, Leduc and De Grasse eye Diamond League Final titles for Canada in Brussels
Canadian athletes Audrey Leduc, Marco Arop, and Sarah Mitton are set to compete for Diamond League titles in Brussels this Friday. Andre De Grasse has withdrawn from the event due to personal commitments.
Why it matters
The Diamond League Final is a premier track and field event, and the performance of these athletes is significant for Canada's standing in international athletics.
Sprinter Audrey Leduc, along with middle-distance runner Marco Arop and shot put star Sarah Mitton, will compete for a trophy and the $30,000 US top prize in their disciplines on Friday in Brussels.
Teammate Andre De Grasse, who qualified last week for the men's 200 metres on Saturday in Belgium and whose name appeared on the race entry list on Wednesday, was scratched Thursday. According to Athletics Canada, he has a personal commitment this weekend and is focused on the Ultimate Championship.
Most participants have qualified by earning points on the Road to the Final, which took place at 14 series meetings across four different continents between April and August.
Forty reigning world and/or Olympic champions will be in action at King Baudouin Stadium for the 50th edition for the Allianz Memorial Van Damme track and field meet.
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