Tag: Claire Sumner

Sumner impresses on world stage at FISU Championships

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Over the past five years, Claire Sumner has gone stride for stride with Canada’s best runners—all while becoming one of the best female cross country runners at the collegiate level.  In April, the Queen’s PHE ’55 Alumnae award winner continued to impress, this time on the world stage representing...

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Cross country misses out on gold at U Sports Championship

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Going into last Sunday’s U Sports National Championships, the women’s cross country team knew they had a target on their back. After spending the past seven weeks as the top ranked team in Canada, the Gaels were beat by the University of Toronto Varsity Blues at the championship in Victoria, B.C.,...

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Gaels make strong first impression at Queen’s Invitational

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Every year, running the hills of Fort Henry signifies the start of the cross country season and often sets the tone of what’s to come for the season ahead. On Saturday, the men’s and women’s cross country teams started their season off on the right foot with strong performances across the board. In...

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Sumner wins national gold in Quebec

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After spending the last three years trying to hold on as long as she could in a race, Claire Sumner has made a name for herself in the running community.  Last weekend, she won her third race in a row, becoming the first women’s U Sports National Cross Country Champion on the Plains of Abraham in...

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Sumner wins gold in provincial cross country Championship

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The 2016 regular season has been one to remember for Gaels’ cross country runners Claire Sumner and Julie-Anne Staehli.  Last weekend, the pair led their team to a silver medal at the OUA Championships, with Sumner taking home an individual gold medal for her first place finish and Staehli an individual...

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Gaels on top at historic run

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At typical races, Gaels’ cross country runner Claire Sumner sprints the last few-hundred meters to the six-kilometer mark, ending her race. At the Queen’s Invitational this past weekend, she held her pace with the front pack. With two additional kilometers to go, Sumner knew she could finish strong. The...

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