The league kicks off its season for 2023 with opening event in Calgary this weekend
is set to kick off its second season this weekend, with the talent pool ranging from high-performance university athletes to seasoned Olympians.
Quinn Lyness, founder of the CTFL, said the inspiration to create the league came after he realized that athletics doesn’t consistently grab the attention of sport fans across the country. Sarah Mitton, Canadian shot-put record holder and ranked second in the world, said she is grateful for the work Lyness is doing to help athletes. Although the Olympian remains grateful to be sponsored by CAN Fund, a Canadian charity assisting athletes, Mitton said the lack of an apparel sponsor means her income is heavily reliant on government financing.
“I was watching the first year and just sitting so eagerly waiting for my name to pop up, because I wanted to be on a certain team, but I also wanted to be one of the top draft picks,” Mitton said. Cedrik Flipo will also be returning to the CTFL. Running the 400 and 800 metres, Flipo said he owes much to the league after the previous season paved the way for an opportunity of a lifetime.
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