Malindi Elmore wins bronze at the Pan American Games

SIUE graduate Alicia DeShasier won a gold medal for Team USA in the javelin Thursday at the 2011 Pan American Games from Telemex Athletic Stadium.

Coastal Carolina track and field alumna Amber Campbell captured the Bronze Medal for the United States in the hammer throw at the Pan American Games on Monday in Guadalajara, Mexico. (via www.goccusports.com)

Whyte takes silver medal in hurdles

Coverage -- Canadian Results Frizzel wins silver -- Armstrong wins gold -- Whyte wins silver  Elmore wins bronze in 1500m

 

Canada's Dylan Armstrong capped a remarkable season with a gold medal in men's shot put at the Pan American Games on Tuesday. (via www.cbc.ca)

Canada's Sultana Frizell celebrated her birthday with a silver-medal performance at the Pan American Games. The Perth, Ont., native, who turned 27 on Monday, finished second in the women's hammer throw with a toss of 70.11 metres. (via tsn.ca)

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Athletics competition is set to take centre stage on Sunday October 23 at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.  The Canadian team, a healthy mix of up and coming and veteran athletes, will first hit the track and take to the field on day two (October 24) of athletics competition.  “The 2011 Pan American Games represent an important stepping stone for many who have been selected to prove their abilities by competing and winning internationally in a Games environment,” said team head coach Les Gramantik.