Kitimat race walker Ben Thorne has been named to the Canadian track and field team for the world championships.
Athletics Canada announced last week that the Mt. Elizabeth Middle/Secondary School and University of B.C. graduate was selected to be part of a team of 48 athletes who will compete at the 2017 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in London, England, from August 4 to 13.
“Our team features a great combination of seasoned world-class performers and talented upcoming athletes who are ready to make their mark,” said Head Coach Glenroy Gilbert.
The team includes nine World Outdoor Championship medallists and two defending World champions. Nine athletes, and one relay team on the roster are currently ranked top 10 on the IAAF performance list.
Competition will take place in the London Stadium, the site of the 2012 Olympic Games.