Media Advisory - Sixteen Olympic-bound athletes will compete at Toronto International Track & Field Games on Wednesday

TORONTO, July 9, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	The Toronto International Track and Field Games (TITFG) serves as the National Track League's (NTL) series finale where champions will be crowned in 12 events. It's the final tune-up meet for many of the Canadian track and field athletes heading to the 2012 Olympics in London. Ontario's next generation of stars will also be showcased in a series of high school and elementary school events.
	Thousands of fans will celebrate playground-to-podium sport with over two hours of featured evening competition. Visit www.totrack.ca for more details.
WHEN:	Wednesday, July 11, 2012 6:00pm - Competition begins 6:45pm - Opening ceremonies 9:20pm - Randy Starkman Memorial Women's 100m Hurdles (final event)
WHERE:	Varsity Centre, University of Toronto John L. Davenport Track Map Please enter Varsity Stadium via the Bloor Street entrance and register at the media desk
WHO:	Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, 100m Hurdles (2008 Beijing Olympic Bronze medalist) Perdita Felicien, 100m Hurdles (former World Champion) Nikkita Holder, 100m Hurdles (2012 Olympic team) Phylicia George, 100m Hurdles (2012 Olympic team) Nate Brannen, 1,500m (2012 Olympic team) Justyn Warner, 100m (2012 Olympic team) Sultana Frizell, Hammer Throw (2012 Olympic team) International athletes will also be competing from the United States, Jamaica, Grenada, Barbados, Kenya and Japan, among others
WHY:	Speak with members of Canada's Olympic track and field team at this final meet in Canada before London. All competing athletes will be available for media interviews immediately following their events.

For media accreditation, please contact:
Stephanie Sayer
416-500-1656
[email protected]