CTV News Calgary | Athlete of the Week | Sports
Meet our Athletes of the Week
Together with Booster Juice, we're highlighting athletes who stand out in our communities for their skill, their drive, and their dedication.
Do you know someone like that? Let us know! Nominate them for Athlete of the Week and we might share their story!
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Athlete of the Week: David Nicholson
![In June, a group of athletes head for Berlin for the Special Olympic World Games, and one of them is our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Malina Seredinski
![Malina Seredinski discovered baton twirling around seven-or-so years of age and the rest, as they say, is history.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Lia Cho
![10-year-old figure skater Lia Cho is a rising Alberta figure skater. She's our Athlete of the Week. Glenn Campbell reports.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Dholi Thokbuom
![Dholi Thokbuom has been key to the MRU Cougars’ success this season, and she's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Ali Bazzi
![You may recognize Ali Bazzi from Stampeders games. He's one of the guys chucking cheerleaders in the air. He’s also our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Theo Freeman
![More than 200 athletes are going to Prince Edward Island for the Canada Winter Games and among them is gymnast Theo Freeman. He's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Erin Ung
![Erin Ung watched her siblings play ringette and hockey as a kid. It's no surprise she turned into a great ringette player, too.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Kayla Skrlik
![The Scotties are just around the corner and a new team will represent Alberta. Their skip is our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Jake Gricius
![All of the U of C Dinos have played a big role in the team's red-hot run – including Jake Gricius, our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Megan Pelkey
![Did you know the No. 1-ranked U17 overall water-skier in the world lives in Bragg Creek? Meet our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Justin Barker
![Justin Barker was traded by the Camrose Kodiaks to his hometown team, the Calgary Canucks - and it’s been really good.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Aiden Harder
![The Canada Winter Games are coming up in P.E.I. next month and one athlete to keep an eye on is gymnast Aiden Harder.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Dawn Sweany
![Glenn Campbell has this week’s Athlete of the Week…]()
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Athlete of the Week: Jaden Arquiza
![Three young local athletes were selected for funding at an Olympic talent search national final, and one is our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Jason Louie
![The U.S. Open Table Tennis Championship is underway today in California and one to watch is Calgarian Jason Louie, our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Maddy Marshall
![After picking up volleyball in grade six, it was hard to get Maddy Marshall off the court after that.]()
Attention Amateur Athletes and Coaches!
Nominations are being accepted for the CTV Athlete of the Week.
Any age, any sport, nominate a deserving athlete or coach by sending us an email, then watch the CTV News at 6:00 on Fridays to see the Athlete of the Week.
Include information about the Nominee:
- Nominee's Name
- Nominee's age
- Nominee's phone number
- Nominee's sport and position
- A brief description of the Nominee
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- Your phone number
- Your email address
- Relationship to the nominee
Click HERE to nominate an athlete or coach today!
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