Trinity Western’s James Linde sprints to silver in Universiade 200 metres
TAIPEI, Taiwan — James Linde sprinted to a silver medal in the 200 metres for Canada’s top performance Saturday at the Summer Universiade.
The Trinity Western University student crossed in 20.96 seconds, to finish just behind Jeffrey John of France (20.93).
“I had no idea I was second when I crossed the line so when I saw my name up there I almost teared up,” Linde said. “I never expected a medal and that was amazing.
“I haven’t competed internationally very much. This is all kind of new and surreal for me. These guys are people I would have thought to be untouchable once upon a time, so this year has been fantastic for me.”