Games of la
Francophonie
From September 27 to October 6, in Beyrouth, Lebanon. Visit the site regularly for the latest news!
2 medalists
2 medalists
3 medalists
Bronze for Julie Labonté
October 3 - Julie Labonté was glowing after the award ceremony for women's shot put. "Of course, you always want to do better, but for an international competition, I am pleased and proud to place third." »
Brooke Pighin's Personal Best
October 3 - It was a satisfied athlete indeed that we met after the javelin throw competition on Thursday. Brooke Pighin's 51.87-metre throw was her best performance to date. "After a long season, I am really happy with this result." For Brooke, the experience of the Games is unique. "I have never been outside of North America, and now, here I am in the Middle East. I'm loving it." »
October 3, 2009
- Geneviève Thibault takes gold in 100 m
- Massimo Bertocchi gets gold and Jamie Nathaniel Adjetey-Nelson walks away with bronze in decathlon
- Pole-vaulters Gabriella Duclos-Lasnier and Leanna Wellwood win silver and bronze respectively
- Matthew Lincoln ears bronze medal in 1500 m
- François Pratte and Jonathan Bochner proceed to the boxing finals
