Ultra Throw Competes at Outdoor CMAs in Quebec

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Mohan Bains, Paramjit Gill and Harnek Toor from Ultra Throw

From August 2-4, 2024, Ultra Throw athletes joined Canada’s finest at the 49th Canadian Masters Athletics Outdoor Championship, held at the beautiful Claude-Ferragne Athletic Park in Laval, Quebec. With top competitors from across the country, this championship showcased exceptional athleticism, and our team members brought their best.

Representing Ultra Throw, Mohan Bains, Paramjit Gill, and Harnek Toor competed in their respective events, delivering powerful performances that highlighted their dedication and skill. Their throws exemplified the hard work they’ve put into the sport all season.

Our team achieved an impressive 6th place in the overall club standings with 108 points, ahead of some of the leading clubs.

Here’s a breakdown of each member’s outstanding achievements:

  1. Paramjit Gill (65-69 age category)

    • Hammer Throw: Gold

    • Weight Throw: Gold

    • Shot Put: Gold

    • Throws Pentathlon: Gold

    • Discus Throw: Silver

  2. Mohan Bains (70-74 age category)

    • Hammer Throw: Silver

    • Weight Throw: Silver

    • Discus Throw: Silver

    • Throws Pentathlon: Silver

    • Shot Put: Bronze

    • Javelin Throw: Bronze

  3. Harnek Toor (75-79 age category)

    • Hammer Throw: Gold

    • Javelin Throw: Gold

    • Weight Throw: Gold

    • Throws Pentathlon: Gold

    • Shot Put: Silver

    • Discus Throw: Silver

Harnek Toor with other athletes competing at the CMA weight throw event. (Photo: CMA)

These exceptional performances reflect the high standards and dedication of UltraThrow athletes, reaffirming our club's strong reputation across Canada and beyond.

Congratulations to our athletes for their outstanding performances at one of the year’s premier Masters event, and a big thank you to Canadian Masters Athletics for hosting a well-run championship!

Club Results: Greyhounds Multi-Meet

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Ken, RObbin and Dave

On August 3-4, Ultra Throw masters members took on the Throws Pentathlon at the Combined Events Meet, hosted by Greyhounds Track & Field Club in Coquitlam at Percy Perry Stadium. This event, which brought together over 80 athletes from 20 clubs across Canada and the USA, was a fantastic display of dedication and competitive spirit.

Ultra Throw’s own David Ulis, Ken Townsend, and Robbin Whachell stepped up to represent our team, delivering impressive performances against strong competition. Here are their final results in the Throws Pentathlon:

  • David Ulis – 2927 points, winning 75+ Men’s Gold

  • Ken Townsend – 2112 points, earning 75+ Men’s Silver

  • Robbin Whachell – 2320 points, securing 60+ Women’s Bronze

These results are a testament to the hard work and skill of each athlete. A special thank you goes to the Greyhounds and the dedicated BC Athletics officials who made this event possible. Their hard work ensured a smooth, high-caliber meet that athletes and spectators alike could enjoy.

Congratulations to our athletes and to everyone who took part in this memorable event!





Club Results: BC Masters Championship and the Jack Brow Memorial Meet

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The 2024 BC Masters Championship and the Jack Brow Memorial Meet were conducted by the Okanagan Athletic Club at the Apple Bowl Stadium, Kelowna from the 28–30 of June.

Five of our masters athletes and one of the youth athletes participated. All did the Club proud with sterling performances.

Results achieved by them were as follows:

Shawn Stevens (50–54 yrs)

  • Hammer Throw: Gold

  • Discus Throw: Gold

  • Weight Throw: Gold

  • Throws Pentathlon: Silver

Paramjit Gill (65–69 yrs)

  • Throws Pentathlon: Gold

Mohan Bains (70–74 yrs)

  • Hammer Throw: Gold

  • Throws Pentathlon. - Gold

  • Shot Put: Silver

  • Discus Throw: Silver

  • Javelin Throw: Silver

  • Weight Throw: Silver

Harnek Toor (75–79 yrs)

  • Hammer Throw: Gold

  • Javelin Throw: Gold

  • Weight Throw: Gold

  • Throws Pentathlon: Gold

  • Shot Put: Silver

  • Discus Throw: Bronze

Ken Townsend (75–79 yrs)

  • Javelin Throw: Silver

  • Throws Pentathlon: Silver

  • Weight Throw: Bronze

  • Hammer Throw: Bronze

  • Shot Put: Bronze

Tatyanna Stevens ( U15 yrs)

  • Hammer Throw: Gold

Above results speak for the domination in each category of throwing events and the age groups. They have maintained it from the past years.

Tatyanna showed her resolve in the hammer throw. All eyes will be on her to see old records coming tumbling down in her stride.

Our heartiest congratulations to each athlete for not only living up to the reputation of our Club but enhancing it further.

Supporter of the Year: Alpha Mortgage House Corporation

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Presenting the award to Gurinder Toor (left) of Alfa Housing Mortgage is Ultra throw President, Harnek Toor.

We are thrilled to announce that Alpha Mortgage House Corporation, has been named our 2023 Ultra Throw Supporter of the Year.

Their generous donations have made a significant impact which help in the growth and development of our club but also inspires others to get involved and support local sports.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Alpha Mortgage House Corporation for their unwavering support which helps us to keep pushing the boundaries and achieve greater heights in the field of athletics throwing.

Thank you for being true champions for our Club and for helping us to achieve our goals. Your support is greatly appreciated by everyone at Ultra Throw.

BC & Canadian Record Broken in Men's Super Weight Throw

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Top: David McDonald and Harnek Toor; Bottom: David Ulis and Mohan Bains

Dave McDonald (image, top left), founder and head coach for Ultra Throw, broke the BC Masters record in the Super Weight at the Patti Petesch Seattle Parks Preview Track & Field Meet on 1 June, 2024. Dave achieved a distance of 8.25m! The previous record was was 8.13m.

Dave was joined by other Ultra Throw members: Harnek Toor, Mohan Bains and Dave Ulis. The Ultra Crew did very well at the event:

  • Dave M: Gold in Hammer; Gold in SWT (Record)

  • Mohan: Silver in Hammer; Gold in Shot; Gold in Discus; Gold in Javelin; Gold in Weight

  • Dave U: Silver in Discus; Gold in Javelin

  • Harnek Toor: Silver in Hammer; Bronze in Shot; Bronze in Discus; Silver in Javelin; Silver in Weight; Bronze in Super Weight; and Gold in Long Jump.

It was a good start being the first outdoor Meet of the season, and should pave a way for improved standards during BC Masters Track & Field Championship slated for later this month in Kelowna.