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Treasure just misses a medal at Commonwealth Games

Prince George high-jumper Alyx Treasure had her first taste of competition at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The 25-year-old D.P. Todd graduate finished fourth on the Gold Coast in Australia following a leap of 1.91 metres.

Nicola McDermott of Australia edged Treasure for the Bronze Medal after a personal-best leap of also 1.91 metres.

Treasure’s personal-best is 1.94 metres, was set at the 2016 Rio Olympics (she was 17th at the Olympics).

Treasure came into the competition as the 18th-ranked female high jumper in the world and third-ranked in the Commonwealth.

The five-time All-American track standout at Kansas State now trains in Toronto.

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Hartley Miller
Hartley Miller
Hartley is the News Director for Vista Radio’s B.C. North division, as well as the morning news anchor for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97FM. He has served as the colour commentator for Prince George Cougars home games for 12 seasons. Hartley has been a fixture on the airwaves since 1979. He is the author of You Don’t Say, a collection of his most memorable sports quotes. Hartley is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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