Canadian Liam Stanley captures silver at world para athletics championships
LONDON — Liam Stanley put Canada back on the podium Saturday at the world para athletics championships.
Stanley raced to a time of four minutes 37.96 seconds at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to capture silver in the men’s T37 1,500-metre event.
Ireland’s Michael McKillop won gold in 4:36.38, while Shayne Dobson of Moncton, N.B., placed fifth in 4:46.61.
The Victoria native is the sixth Canadian to earn a medal at the worlds, raising Canada’s overall total to eight — three gold, two silver and three bronze.