Thunderbird 596/22/2023 ![]() ![]() The Algoma University Student’s Union (AUSU) introduced a new award to highlight a student-athlete who demonstrates a leadership role within their sport, but who is also a shining example of character and leadership in their daily life. He then rounded off his season with a bronze at the USports championships. Price’s undefeated season positioned him to do well at the OUA Championships at McMaster where he ultimately ended the competition winning gold. The next athlete to be highlighted with an Athlete of the Year Award was Kyle Price of the men’s wrestling team.īeginning in January, Price went 3-0 to bring home the gold medal at 100kg from the Brock Open, as well as bringing home gold from the Western Open. Holmes is also a dual athlete, participating in cross-country running this season as well. ![]() Holmes’ coaches said that she “made numerous tackles per game, which denied opponents of obvious goal-scoring opportunities”.Īs a leader, she has helped transform the nature of the program itself, depicting what it means to be a high-performance athlete - putting in the extra hours, maintaining her academic integrity, and being a role model for new players on the team. The first women’s soccer player to receive the award, she totalled 1,170 minutes of playing time. The first Athlete of the Year Award winner to be highlighted was Faith Holmes of the women’s soccer program. This year, the university presented two outstanding Thunderbirds with the Athlete of the Year Award, the university said in a news release. ![]() Algoma University and the Algoma University Thunderbird Varsity Athletics Department recognized the hard work, dedication, skill, and academic achievements of their student-athletes during the 2022-23 Varsity Athletics Banquet held at the Grand Gardens recently. ![]()
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