What to watch this weekend in international sports

The world of Canadian track and field is buzzing with excitement this weekend as some of the country’s top athletes compete in various global meets. Here’s a rundown of what Canadian fans should keep an eye on:

**Grand Slam Track Event in Philadelphia**
Canada’s top track and field stars, including Olympic and world champions, are set to compete in the Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia. The event features athletes racing against their peers in two different distances over the course of a weekend to earn points. Notable Canadian athletes to watch include Olympic 4x100m gold medallists Andre De Grasse and Aaron Brown, as well as world champion and Olympic silver medallist Marco Arop. De Grasse and Brown will compete in the men’s short sprints group, while Arop aims to improve on his previous second-place finishes in the men’s short distance division.

**Hypo Meeting in Austria**
The prestigious Hypo Meeting in Austria will see Canada’s top decathletes, 2021 Olympic gold medallist Damian Warner and 2023 world champion Pierce LePage, go head-to-head. Warner, aiming for his ninth victory at the Hypo Meeting, will face tough competition from LePage, who defeated him in 2023 to become the first Canadian decathlon world champion.

**Kip Keino Classic in Kenya**
Olympic hammer throw gold medallists Camryn Rogers and Ethan Katzberg will be competing at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya. Rogers will face three-time Olympic champion Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland in what promises to be an exciting competition.

**Other Canadian Athletes to Watch**
– Road cyclist Derek Gee is currently ranked fourth in the overall chase at the Giro d’Italia with two stages left.
– Canada and the United States are expected to face off in the Para hockey world championship.
– The Canadian women’s soccer team will play two friendlies against Haiti, with veteran midfielder Desiree Scott set to make her final national team appearance.
– Golfer Brooke Henderson headlines the Canadian contingent at the U.S. Women’s Open.
– Beach volleyball silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are competing in a Pro Tour Elite 16 event in the Czech Republic.

Stay up to date with all the action by watching CBC Sports’ new show “Trackside” with hosts Perdita Felicien and Aaron Brown. Don’t miss out on the exciting weekend of Canadian track and field action!