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The Canadian Champion, F.iay. May 10, 2002-B3 vButcher stili biirning up the track for Bishop Reding By STEVE LeBLANC (Jlaiming OFSAA slver as a higb achool lreshman last year in Eobicoke, Bishop Reding's 15-year-old star runner rcîums lu the midgel ranks nul jusl with high expeclations for geîîing back to the provincials, but of medaling in lwo events as well. And recent resulîs have served only lu strengîhen that belief. Butcher has already shattered his personal bench- mark in both the 400 and 800-metre evenîs - commng wilhin half-a-second of the OFSAA record in the shorter distance by posling a 50.48s effort ai the Etobicoke Rowland Games April 27. Anyîhing close lu Ihis ime - a fulIl wo seconds bel- ter than his fastest finish lasi season - will no doubt put him in contention for provincial gold. "Thal's the first ime 'd broken either 52 or 51 (sec- onds), bull îhink 1 can do il again," said Butcher. "l'vc been training year round and have jusl gotten stronger. l'mn able lu hold my speed for longer now." Thaî's been even more evident in the 800m - which he dropped during the îail-end of last season, but plans 10 tee through 10 provincials Ihis year. And lasi weekend proved he's jusi as proficienl at tbis grealer distance. 2.03.3 -held by OFSAA silser medalhst Michael Wyman - by capîuning gold with a lime of 2:02.96. Said Royals coach Maureen Morrison. "lan's jusl flying lhese days. 'd say he's gol a good chance for double gold at OFSAA." Meanwbile, BR's midget athletes tumed in a number of strong showings during its final lune-up for the l-alon/GHAC championships aI Monday's Burlinglon Central Meel. A handful of golden performances were delivered - including Butcher in the 400m, Mike Camoin shol-pul, Julie lantomno in long jump and Mike Rîîbino in the 100m dash. Butcher and Rubino teamed up with Nick Cheeseman and Darren Izumi to take top honours in the 4xl1O0m relay. Stiking silver were Izumiù (200m), Iantomno (100 and 200m), Rob Dunn (shot-pul) and Mike McGilI (1,500mn). The Halton/GHAC championships and South Regionals will be held later this month in Hamiùlton's McMaster University. OFSAA is slated for the firsI weekend of June in Belleville. ,Women 's triathlon stili growing By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion Allhough Tina Braam's dream remains rooîed local- y, il's sel Io grow bcyond the confines of Milton. In less than a monlh ber women's only triathlon will officially blossom mb ioa îhree-race series - with evenîs now being held in London and Orangeville as well as aI Kelso Conservation Area. I's been a dream of mine aIl along tc, make this mbt a series," said Braam, a world championship triaîblele who firsI introduced the sport lu local women eight years ago and has seen the Women's Triathlon Milton showcase snowball fromt 7010c 400-plus participants in thal ime. "ll's greal lu, sec Iis finally happening." With Weigbl Waîcbers acting as the pninciple spon- sur - wiîh Maple Lodge Farms and MultiSport throwing their financial support behind the undertak- ing as well - the Ontario Women's Triathlon Series 2002 is the first of ils kind in North America. While the series is Braam's brancbild, she credils a number of others - including longtime race direclor Sue Trentse - wiîh helping tom bler initial concept inlo, OUT A FRESH STAIT. o.. SOLUTIONS im CrediT Card Problems Major Cash Fow Problems Persistent BlliiCollectors DelinqueTt Taxes Loss of Job or Losed One Wage Garnishments Judgements, Law Suits Foreclosures realily. Dubbed 'A Celebralion 0f Women In Sport - Witb The Beginner At Hear', the series will remain focused on providing a venue for female athîles of ail ages and skill levels. "Tha's whaî we're all about," Braam said. "Keeping the emphasis on the beginner was essential." To that end, alI three evenîs will include a 300m swim, 10km bike and 2km mun try-a-tri event as weil as the more challenging 750m swim, 18km bike and 4km mun sprint triathlon. And for those who're not comfortable in the waler, there's a 2km mun, 10km bike and 2km mun duathlon. Course distances will be slightly longer for the sea- son-ending championship event aI Kelso Seplember 1. London and Orangeville races will be held June 8 and July 27 respectively. Women inîerested in gearing up for une or al of the races can do su at îwo remaining training clinies aI Kelso June 18 and August 6. To sign up for the clinies or the events, caîl Gwen Jarrett aI (905) 690-4989. ~ Fax ait of your team reports and RepassessioTs Evicti ans Stsdent LoaT Divorce Relted Financiol Problems *4PADDON + Rankrupsy can be avoided Cali us No chargefor initial consultti.on! YORKE INC 8 5 225 Main Street East (Main & Martin St) Mlton A better solution! 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