45th annual Legion Nationals get underway!
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Friday, August 11, 2023
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The Legion Nationals are Canada’s only track and field competition for the under-16 and under-18 categories.
Key Points:
- The Legion Nationals are Canada’s only track and field competition for the under-16 and under-18 categories.
- “There is no limitation to what these athletes can do, as long as they dedicate themselves towards their own personal goals.”
This is the 45th year for the event organized by the Legion. - All Legion Commands except Prince Edward Island are represented this year by over 300 competitors; and there are over 600 Open athletes.
- Canadian cities host the Legion Nationals for two years, and the next city hosting the Games in 2024 and 2025 will be Calgary, Alberta.