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O'Connell Competes at Canadian Olympic Trials

“Jessica has worked so hard and taken her talents to a new level over the last few years,” said WVU coach Sean Cleary. “This is a very big week for her as she sets out to join Sarah Brault at the Olympics. She is perfectly positioned to accomplish this goal. Nothing would make me prouder than to see Jess fulfill this amazing goal.”

The Canadian Championships and Rio Selection Trials will air live from Thursday, July 7 through July 10 on AthleticsCanada.tv. Live results can be found at Athletics.ca.

The quest for earning a spot on the Canadian Olympic Team begins at 12:30 p.