DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Kurt Downes

As a dedicated and seasoned running coach, Kurt Downes from Border City Athletics Club (based in Windsor, Ontario) brings a wealth of experience and a true passion for helping runners of all levels reach their full potential and is committed to inspiring and guiding individuals towards their fitness and performance goals.

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As of recent, Coach Kurt has been inducted into the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame at the University of Windsor Department of Athletics as well as being a Sport Achievement Honouree.

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Some of Coach Kurt's achievements include:

• Creating and founding Border City Athletics Club (BCAC). Border City Athletics club is an athletics club tailored to enhance athletic performance and is a not-for-profit organization.

• Represented Canada as a staff coach at a number of international events including: the World Athletics Championships 2022, the Tokyo Olympics 2020, IAAF World Athletics Championship 2019, Pan American Senior Championships 2019, NACAC Senior Championships 2018, IAAF World Championship 2017, Pan-American Junior Championships 2015, IAAF World Youth Championships 2013, IAAF World Junior Championships 2012.

• ChPC – Charter Professional Coach, IAAF Academy (Level 5), NCCP Comp Dev Coach

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