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Local High Jumper Qualifies for Olympic Final

Thursday, August 18, 2016 @ 8:53 AM

Rio de Janeiro, BR – Alyx Treasure of Prince George is headed to the high jump final in Rio.

She qualified with a personal best jump of 1.94 meters in this morning’s qualification round.

Treasure cleared her first attempts of 1.80, 1.85 and 1.89 meters. She reached 1.92 meters on her second attempt and cleared 1.94 meters on her third and final attempt.

The 24-year old Canadian champion will participate in her first Olympic finals this Saturday afternoon.

Comments

good job young lady.

Good luck Alyx. Hard work pays off.

Awesome!!

Onwards and Upwards!

Will be rooting for you!. How ever you do we will know you did your best! Good Luck!

Congrats Alyx!

The high jump final (17 athletes) starts at 4:30 on Saturday for those who would like to watch.

Way to go Alyx!

WAY TO GO ROCK ROCK..

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