Kamloops’ Gary Reed inducted into Athletics Canada Hall of Fame

Jul 7, 2016 | 5:30 AM

KAMLOOPS — Gary Reed from Kamloops was inducted into the Athletics Canada Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in Edmonton last night.

Reed won six Canadian titles in the 800-metres and represented Canada int two Olympics, in 2004 and 2008.

He took silver at the 2007 World Track and Field Championships and the 2008 Beijing Olympics Reed just missed the podium, finishing in fourth place.

Gary Reed retired from competitive track in 2010 and still holds the Canadian record in the 800-metres at 1:43.68.