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琉璃神社 Olympian aims for top 10 in Paris while supporting KidSport fundraiser

琉璃神社 Olympian fundraising for youth in sport while preparing for Paris Games
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UBCO鈥檚 Malindi Elmore, pictured here after a 10km race with Natasha Wodak and Cleo Boyd, is raising funds for KidSport 琉璃神社 by hosting a special screening of a CBC documentary featuring the struggle for gender equity in sport. Both Elmore and Wodak are featured in the documentary.

After competing as an elite athlete for more than two decades, 琉璃神社鈥檚 Malindi Elmore is using her notoriety as a three-time Olympian to pave the way and remove barriers for the next generation of athletes. 

Elmore first earned her Olympic rings at the 2004 Athens Games as a track athlete. She then took a step away from running to build a family while racing as an elite triathlete.  

After her second son was born, Elmore shifted her focus back to running and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics where she placed ninth in the marathon. 

Now, Elmore has qualified for her third Olympic Games and will be headed to Paris this summer to represent Canada in the marathon at age 44.

This year at the Olympics, in addition to the goal of another top 10 finish, Elmore hopes to raise $24,000 for KidSport 琉璃神社, "So all kids can play."

The registered charity works to remove the financial barriers that prevent youth from participating in sport.

On July 23, Elmore is hosting a screening of a new documentary called Running A Revolution, which follows the path of Elmore and fellow Canadian marathoner Natasha Wodak as they travel the world with hopes of getting to the start line of the Olympics.

The documentary screening will take place on July 23, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. In addition to the documentary, the event will feature a question and answer period with Elmore and a silent auction fundraiser for KidSport 琉璃神社. 

To purchase tickets or bid on the silent auction, visit  

Advance bids are welcome.

To learn more about Elmore, visit 

 



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