Lloydminster speedskater Grace Myers has warmed up for the Alberta Winter Games in style.
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The 11-year-old Myers, a member of the Lloydminster Border Blades, skated to three bronze medals at the Canadian youth speedskating championships last weekend in Calgary.
Myers medalled in three highly competitive events — the 500-metre Olympic-style race, the 300m mass start and the 1,500m mass start.
“Her remarkable achievements showcase her diverse skill-set and impressive adaptability across multiple disciplines,” Border Blades club president Krisy Myers said in a news release.
“The Canadian youth long track championships bring together elite youth competitors from across the country and serve as a key development stage for Canada’s future speedskating talent.
“Grace’s participation not only highlights her individual achievements but also showcases the strength of Alberta’s youth speedskating program.”
This weekend, the younger Myers participates in the Alberta Winter Games from Friday through Monday in the Lakeland region. As part of the Zone 7 team, she’ll continue her preparations for the Canadian youth short track championships, set for March 27-29 in Winnipeg.
Along with Myers, the Zone 7 speedskating team for the Alberta Games includes seven other members of the Border Blades: Kenley Cockrum, Paxton Turcotte, Haley Clarke, Gage Myers-Christiansen, Ben Swiderski, Torren Mohrbutter and Grady Myers-Christiansen.
The local athletes earned those spots through strong performances during the qualification process.
“Qualification for the Alberta Winter Games is a significant achievement, reflecting months of dedication, disciplined training and competitive success,” Krisy Myers said in a separate release.
“The Games bring together top young athletes from across Alberta, offering them a high-level, multi-sport experience and the opportunity to compete against the province’s best.
“The Border Blades club is extremely proud of these athletes. Their commitment, perseverance and teamwork have paid off, and they will represent Lloydminster and Zone 7 with skill and sportsmanship.”
The club president said the Border Blades “foster athlete development, emphasizing hard work, respect and excellence on and off the ice.”
For more information about the club, visit lloydminsterborderblades.ca.
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