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Meet our Athletes of the Week
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Athlete of the Week: Lucas McDonnell
![He's an eight-year-old bowling champ and Lucas McDonnell is our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Senna Campbell
![Senna Campbell is an 8-year--old athlete who's good at every sport he tries. He's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Caleum Swanton
![Glenn Campbell has this week’s Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Sydney Bisgrove
![She's an up-and-coming 15-year-old Calgary golfer with her on the LPGA. Now Sydney Bisgrove is our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Haley Roe
![Haley Roe is one of the reasons the Mount Royal Cougars' women's volleyball team is on the rise. Now, she's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the week: Jennica Murray
![She's a ringette player on the rise and she's our Athlete of the Week, Jennica Murray.]()
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Athlete of the week: Bill Wells
![Bill Wells just turned 89 and he still plays hockey three times a week. He's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Brodan Salmond
![U of C goaltender Brodan Salmond is helping his team in its playoff series. He's also our Athlete of the Week. Glenn Campbell reports.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Zoe de Beauville
![Zoe de Beauville's goaltending is a big reason why Mt. Royal's women's hockey team is having a big season. She's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Riley Sawchuk
![Riley Sawchuk is a big part of the MRU men's hockey team and is the Athlete of the Week. Glenn Campbell reports.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Rohan Paliwal
![Rohan Paliwal is the second ranked U15 squash player in Canada. He's our Athlete of the Week. Glenn Campbell reports.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Eleanor Harvey
![Eleanor is a rising young fencer who has her eye on the Olympics. She's our Athlete of the Week. Glenn Campbell reports.]()
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