SASKATOON - The University of Calgary Dinos men's track and field team capped off an impressive weekend at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse, capturing their first Canada West championship since 1999 Saturday afternoon.

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Calgary edged Regina by just one point, 75-74, to bring home their third overall conference banner after previous victories in 1998 and 1999.

Calgary narrowly escaped with their first Canada West championship since 1999 beating the Cougars by one point with 75 points. The Victoria Vikes (67) finished third, followed by the Saskatchewan (66.5), Manitoba (56), Alberta (43), Trinity Western (22.5) and Lethbridge (5).

"The men's competition was a great team effort," said Dinos head coach Doug Lamont. "We succeeded because of everyone chipping in their best efforts and gaining points here and there, fighting for every point they could get."

The Dinos women were unable to defend their 2011 title, falling to a dominant Saskatchewan Huskies team by a 111-80 margin.

Saskatchewan, ranked No. 5 in the nation and host of the conference championship, captured their third title in four seasons. The Huskies scored an impressive 111 points to hold first place. The Dinos finished second on the women's side with 80 points, followed by the Alberta Pandas (79), Victoria Vikes (40), Manitoba Bisons (38), Regina Cougars (32.5), Trinity Western Spartans (22.5) and Lethbridge Pronghorns (1).

To win the two titles, both Saskatchewan and Calgary had strong performances in the 4X400-metre relays and the 4X200-metre relays. Saskatchewan's women's teams finished first in both relays, while Calgary earned gold in the 4X200-metre and bronze in the 4X400-metre relay. The Huskies also added one more gold and five silver medals to tally their points. Calgary earned two extra bronze medals on Day 2.

The Huskies' Sharai Siemens was a highlight of the meet on the women's side capturing three gold medals and one silver. The sprinter took home gold in the 300-metres on Day 1, the 4X200-m relay and the 4X400-m relay. She added her silver in the 600-metres.

Alberta had strong performances in the 60-metre dash finishing first and second in the women's event and second in the men's. Leah Walkeden (7.58) won gold and Janelle Khan (7.71) finished second for the Pandas. Benjamin Williams (6.90) won the silver for the Golden Bears. Tevaughn Campbell (6.85) won gold for the Regina Cougars in the event.

On the men's side Victoria finished one-two on the podium for the 1500-metre and 600-metres races. Cliff Childs (3:58.21) and Kyle Irvine (4:00.80) won gold and silver in the 1500, while Adam Gaudes (1:19.83) won gold and John Pratt (1:20.72) won silver in the 600. On the women's side Trinity Western's Fiona Benson won gold clocking in at 4:34.09 and Saskatchewan's Jodi Souter finished second in a time of 4:35.13.

In jumps, Saskatchewan's Cossy Nachilobe flew 14.44-metres for gold in men's triple jump and Courtney Wilkes jumped 11.83-metres for gold on the women's side in the event. Lincoln Crooks cleared 1.99-metres for gold in men's high jump for Saskatchewan, while Calgary's Rachel Machin took gold in women's high jump clearing 1.79-metres.

Saskatchewan's Karla Gabruch-Johnson won her second gold of the meet with a toss of 16.48-metres in weight throw, while her teammate Kristen Mackie won silver throwing 16.41-metres. Regina's Chris Pickering also added another medal to his tally throwing 17.33-metres for gold in men's shot put. Lane Britnell, who failed on his attempt to break the Canada West record, cleared 5.03-metres for gold in pole vault.

The Dinos' Rachel McIntosh was named Female Field Athlete of the Year after scoring 3923 points to win gold in the pentathlon. She was joined by Evan Kimick, who was named the Student-Athlete Community Service Award winner, while head coach Doug Lamont earned Canada West men's coach of the year honours.

Kimick, a chemical engineering student with a minor in petroleum engineering, stepped up as a leader both on and off the track.  The captain of the Dinos has volunteered with LinkAges (Formerly Friends of Seniors) for the last six years.  He was the president of the Student Social Network Committee at Conoco Phillips Canada, which provided over 40 students and interns the opportunity to network with the Senior Leadership Team.  Kimmick won bronze with 4x400-metre relay team this weekend, as well as a silver in the 4X800 relay.  

The Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) championships takes place March 8-10 at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.

2012 CANADA WEST TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FINAL TEAM STANDINGS

MEN
1. CALGARY (75 pts.)
2. Regina (74)
3. Victoria (67)
4. Saskatchewan (66.5)
5. Manitoba (56)
6. Alberta (43)
7. Trinity Western (22.5)
8. Lethbridge (5)

WOMEN
1. Saskatchewan (111 pts.)
2. CALGARY (80)
3. Alberta (79)
4. Victoria (40)
5. Manitoba (38)
6. Regina (32.5)
7. Trinity Western (22.5)
8. Lethbridge (1)

2012 CANADA WEST TRACK & FIELD AWARDS

Female Team (Eleanor Haslam Trophy): University of Saskatchewan
Male Team (R.E. DuWors Trophy): University of Calgary

Female Outstanding Track Performer: Sharai Siemens, Saskatchewan
Male Outstanding Track Performer: Adam Gaudes, Victoria

Female Outstanding Field Performer: Rachael McIntosh, Calgary
Male Outstanding Field Performer: Stephen McPhee, Alberta

Outstanding Female Performance of the Meet: 4X800-m Relay Team, Victoria
Outstanding Male Performance of the Meet: Adam Gaudes, Victoria

Female Student-Athlete and Community Award: Jodi Souter, Saskatchewan
Male Student-Athlete and Community Award: Evan Kimmck, Calgary

Female Rookie: Rachel Francois, Victoria
Male Rookie: Ahmed Alkabary, Regina

Women's Team Coach of the Year:  Joanne McTaggart, Saskatchewan
Men's Team Coach of the Year: Doug Lamont, Calgary

DINOS MEDALLISTS
Gold
Men's 4x200-metre relay: Adam Clark, Garrett King, Stewart Bury-Jones, Josh Breski
Rachel Machin, high jump
Rachael McIntosh, pentathlon

Silver
Craig Thomas, pentathlon
Curtis Merry, 3000 m
Men's 4x800-metre relay: Adam Wasylyshyn, Evan Kimick, Josh Riker-Fox, Brad Bickley
Rachel Machin, long jump
Azeline Martino, 3000 m
Kimberley Stephenson, pole vault
Jamie waine, shot put
Women's 4x200-metre relay: Jenn Zimmer, Kelsey Lotwin, Lacey Miller, Mariah Hensel

Bronze
Adam Clark, 60 m
Trent Johnston, long jump
Riley Booth, triple jump
Men's 4x400-metre relay: Josh Breski, Bastian Mayer, Garrett King, Evan Kimick
Rachel Machin, 60-metre hurdles
Azeline Martino, 1500 m
Grace Kary, 3000 m

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