Local Athlete wins Gold at 2010 Canada 55+ Games

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Juliette Jacobson, from Black Diamond, won three gold medals in the 100m, 200m and the 500m Track and Field in the 70+ age category this week at the 2010 Canada 55+ Games held in Brockville, Ontario and the 1000 Islands from August 23rd to 28th.
Approximately 1530 people aged 55 and over participated in the 2010 Games in 19 core events, ranging from athletic competitions, such as track & field, swimming, hockey and slo-pitch to mental challenges like bridge, scrabble and cribbage; as well as in two Open Canadian Championships: 5K and 10K road races.
The Canada 55+ Games began in 1996 and are a nation-wide program to sponsor wellness ~ that is, the spiritual, mental and physical well-being among Canadians 55 years of age and older. They are held every two years. The Games combine competitive physical activities and mental challenges. Registered participants have won competitions in their categories in their respective provinces and territories. Look for more detailed information about the 2010 Games at:  www.brockville2010.ca