Olivia is in the center, Paula Couthon of Quebec on the left with silver, and Ruby Bueckert of Manitoba on the right with bronze.  Supplied by Sylvia Graf.
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Local judo athlete claims gold, silver at Quebec Open

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Olivia Wisniowski is on a roll right now.

The Northern Capital Judo Club standout won gold in the U18 +70-kilogram female division in Montreal at the Quebec Open this weekend.

Wisniowski won all four matches and claimed a silver in the Senior Women +78kg class.

She will extend her stay in Quebec with training this week before attending another tournament in Montreal.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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